About Madame Préville
Lived 1731 – 1794 (aged 63). Madame Préville was a French actor.
Madeleine Angélique Michelle Drouin, stage names Mademoiselle Préville (1731–1798), was a French stage actress.
She was engaged at the Comédie-Française in 1753. She became a Sociétaires of the Comédie-Française in 1757. She retired in 1786.
She was the sister of Madame Drouin and the spouse of Préville (actor) and played mothers and coquettes with success.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Madame Préville?
French actress
When was Madame Préville born?
Madame Préville was born on 17 March 1731.
When did Madame Préville die?
Madame Préville died on 7 May 1794 in Senlis.
What was Madame Préville's occupation?
Madame Préville was an actor.
What nationality was Madame Préville?
Madame Préville was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mademoiselle Préville
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Madame Préville. https://biography.guide/madame-preville/
MLA: "Madame Préville." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/madame-preville/.
Chicago: "Madame Préville." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/madame-preville/.
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