What was the name of the troupe Molière founded with his family and friends?
Les Enfants Terribles
Illustre Théâtre
Le Petit Troupe
Les Comédiens Français
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Molière founded the Illustre Théâtre with his family and friends. This troupe eventually gained the patronage of aristocrats, including Philippe I, Duke of Orléans, and became known as the Troupe du Roi ("The King's Troupe").
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