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Charles-François Racot de Grandval

1710 – 1784

French actor and playwright

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About Charles-François Racot de Grandval

Lived 1710 – 1784 (aged 73). Charles-François Racot de Grandval was a French actor, playwright and writer.

Charles-François Racot de Grandval (25 September 1710 – 23 October 1784) was an 18th-century French actor and playwright.

Some works 1732: Zaïre (actor) 1732: Le Bord.., ou le Jean-F..tre puni (with Anne Claude de Caylus) 1749: Agathe ou la Chaste princesse 1749: Le Pot de chambre cassé (également attribué à son père) 1750: Sirop-au-cul ou l'Heureuse délivrance 1755: Le Tempérament 1773: La nouvelle Messaline

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Important facts

Born
23 October 1710, Paris
Birth century
18th century
Died
23 September 1784, Paris
Occupation
Actor, playwright, writer
Nationality
France

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles-François Racot de Grandval?

French actor and playwright

When was Charles-François Racot de Grandval born?

Charles-François Racot de Grandval was born on 23 October 1710 in Paris.

When did Charles-François Racot de Grandval die?

Charles-François Racot de Grandval died on 23 September 1784 in Paris.

What was Charles-François Racot de Grandval's occupation?

Charles-François Racot de Grandval was an actor, playwright and writer.

What nationality was Charles-François Racot de Grandval?

Charles-François Racot de Grandval was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles-François Racot de Grandval

· Wikidata: Q2958058

· DBpedia: Charles-François Racot de Grandval

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