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Joseph Langlé

1798 – 1867

French playwright

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About Joseph Langlé

Lived 1798 – 1867 (aged 68). Joseph Langlé was a French playwright and writer.

Ferdinand Langlé, full name Joseph-Adophe-Adrien-Ferdinand Langlois, (21 November 1798 – 18 October 1867 ) was a French playwright and journalist.

He was the founder of the company.

Biography Joseph Langlois is the son of Honoré Langlé (1741-1807), a French composer from Monaco.

After he studied medicine, he directed the "Compagnie générale des sépultures" before he established the "Entreprise générale des pompes funèbres" in 1828.

He then turned to literature. Under the pseudonyms Ferdinand, Eusèbe or Charles Odry, he wrote articles in several French newspapers as well as a certain number of theatre plays which were rather successful. He also published two anonymous works in old French: Les Contes du gay sçavoir, ballades, fabliaux et traditions du moyen âge (1828) and L’Historial du jongleur, chroniques et légendes françaises (1829).

Langlé died in 1867 aged 68, and was buried at Père-Lachaise Cemetery (13th division).

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Knight of the Legion of Honour
Also known as
Joseph Langle, Ferdinand Langlé

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph Langlé?

French playwright

When was Joseph Langlé born?

Joseph Langlé was born on 21 November 1798 in Paris.

When did Joseph Langlé die?

Joseph Langlé died on 18 October 1867 in Paris.

What was Joseph Langlé's occupation?

Joseph Langlé was a playwright and writer.

What nationality was Joseph Langlé?

Joseph Langlé was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Langlé

· Wikidata: Q3185207

· DBpedia: Ferdinand Langlé

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