Pierre Choderlos de Laclos

French novelist and military officer

Pierre Choderlos de Laclos was a French novelist, playwright, and military officer. He is best known for writing the novel 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses'. Born in 1741 in Paris, France, he studied at the École Militaire and became an officer in the French army. His works include novels, plays, and poetry. He died in 1803. Laclos' writing often explores themes of love, morality, and social class.