Pierre Choderlos de Laclos was a French novelist and army officer, best known for his 1782 epistolary novel, Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Born on March 18, 1741, in Amiens, France, he served in the French army and became interested in literature during his military career. His writing often explored themes of manipulation and seduction. Les Liaisons Dangereuses is considered a classic of French literature and has been adapted into various films and plays. Laclos's work is notable for its intricate character development and social commentary, reflecting the complexities of human relationships in 18th-century France. He passed away on September 5, 1803.