About Henri Dupin
Lived 1791 – 1887 (aged 95). Henri Dupin was a French librettist, writer, playwright, dramatist and libretto.
Jean-Henri Dupin (1 September 1791 – 5 April 1887) was a French librettist and dramatist. He authored more than 200 pieces, of which fifty were written in collaboration with Eugène Scribe.
Works Les Deux Hommes du Nord Le Fils d'un agent de change Le Fou de Péronne La Mansarde des artistes Les Manteaux Michel et Christine Napoléon à Berlin La Pension bourgeoise Les Six pantoufles, ou Le Rendez-vous des Cendrillons Le Solliciteur, ou L'Art d'obtenir des places La Villageoise somnambule, ou Les Deux fiancés
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Who was Henri Dupin?
French librettist and writer (1787-1887)
When was Henri Dupin born?
Henri Dupin was born on 1 September 1791 in Paris.
When did Henri Dupin die?
Henri Dupin died on 5 April 1887 in Paris, 9th arrondissement of Paris.
What was Henri Dupin's occupation?
Henri Dupin was a librettist, writer, playwright, dramatist and libretto.
What nationality was Henri Dupin?
Henri Dupin was French.
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