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André-Antoine Ravrio

1759 – 1814

French master bronzesmith and gilder, and songwriter

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About André-Antoine Ravrio

Lived 1759 – 1814 (aged 54). André-Antoine Ravrio was a French chansonnier, brazier, poet, songwriter, goguettier and gilder.

André-Antoine Ravrio (1759, Paris – 4 October 1814, Paris) was a French sculptor in bronze. He was made a master founder in 1777 and set up in business on his own in 1790. He became famous for the small bronzes he sold to a prestigious clientele, notably including Napoleon I.

He was also notable as the author of several poems, songs and vaudevilles and collaborated with Talma, Carle Vernet, Firmin Didot, Désaugiers and Cicéri in the Société de la Goguette. In 1805 he published the song La rue des Bons-Enfants, alluding to a Bacchic society of which paved the way for the Goguettes. He also wrote the song La Goguette about the titular society.

He is buried in the 10th division of the cimetière du Père-Lachaise.

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Chansonnier, brazier, poet, songwriter, goguettier, gilder
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Antoine-André Ravrio, Antoine André Ravrio

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Who was André-Antoine Ravrio?

French master bronzesmith and gilder, and songwriter (1759-1814)

When was André-Antoine Ravrio born?

André-Antoine Ravrio was born on 23 October 1759 in Paris.

When did André-Antoine Ravrio die?

André-Antoine Ravrio died on 4 October 1814 in Paris.

What was André-Antoine Ravrio's occupation?

André-Antoine Ravrio was a chansonnier, brazier, poet, songwriter, goguettier and gilder.

What nationality was André-Antoine Ravrio?

André-Antoine Ravrio was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: André-Antoine Ravrio

· Wikidata: Q2115832

· DBpedia: André-Antoine Ravrio

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