Moliere

Nothing, it is just the stage name of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin.

Moliere's real name was Jean-Baptiste Poquelin. He was a French playwright and actor who is considered one of the greatest masters of comedy in Western literature.

Moliere is the stage name of the 15th century French playwright, Jean-Baptiste Poquelin. He was hailed as one of the great comedy writers in Western literature.

It appears that Molière decided to change his name from Jean-Baptiste Poquelin when he became involved with the Illustre Théâtre, around 1643. (http://www.imagi-nation.com/moonstruck/clsc35.html) (http://www.2020site.org/moliere/theatre.html)