About Marie-Élisabeth Joly
Lived 1761 – 1798 (aged 37). Marie-Élisabeth Joly was a French actor and dancer.
Marie-Élisabeth Joly (1761 – 1798), was a French stage actress.
She was engaged at the Comédie-Française in 1781. She became a Sociétaires of the Comédie-Française in 1783.
She had a successful career and was particularly noted for her roles as a soubrette. She was popular among the audience and her premature death from a chest infection aroused much public sympathy.
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Who was Marie-Élisabeth Joly?
French actress
When was Marie-Élisabeth Joly born?
Marie-Élisabeth Joly was born on 8 April 1761 in Versailles.
When did Marie-Élisabeth Joly die?
Marie-Élisabeth Joly died on 5 May 1798 in Paris.
What was Marie-Élisabeth Joly's occupation?
Marie-Élisabeth Joly was an actor and dancer.
What nationality was Marie-Élisabeth Joly?
Marie-Élisabeth Joly was French.
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