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Pierre-Augustin Lefèvre de Marcouville

1723 – 1790

French librettist

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About Pierre-Augustin Lefèvre de Marcouville

Lived 1723 – 1790 (aged 66–67). Pierre-Augustin Lefèvre de Marcouville was a French librettist and playwright.

Pierre-Augustin Lefèvre de Marcouville, called Marcouville, (28 October 1723 – 1790 ) was an 18th-century French lawyer and playwright.

A lawyer in Parlement, he was secretary to Honoré III, Prince of Monaco and wrote a dozen opéras comiques, alone or in collaboration.

Works 1750: Le Sommeil de Thalie 1751: Le Mai 1752: Fanfale 1754: Bertholde à la ville 1756: Les Amants trompés 1757: La Fausse Aventurière, revived the following year under the title La Fausse Esclave, music by Gluck 1757: La Petite Maison 1758: L'Heureux Déguisement 1758: Le Médecin de l'amour 1760: Le Maître d'école 1760: L'Île des fous

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Important facts

Born
28 October 1723, Paris
Birth century
18th century
Died
1790
Occupation
Librettist, playwright
Nationality
France
Also known as
Pierre-Augustin Lefevre de Marcouville

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pierre-Augustin Lefèvre de Marcouville?

French librettist

When was Pierre-Augustin Lefèvre de Marcouville born?

Pierre-Augustin Lefèvre de Marcouville was born on 28 October 1723 in Paris.

When did Pierre-Augustin Lefèvre de Marcouville die?

Pierre-Augustin Lefèvre de Marcouville died in 1790.

What was Pierre-Augustin Lefèvre de Marcouville's occupation?

Pierre-Augustin Lefèvre de Marcouville was a librettist and playwright.

What nationality was Pierre-Augustin Lefèvre de Marcouville?

Pierre-Augustin Lefèvre de Marcouville was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pierre-Augustin Lefèvre de Marcouville

· Wikidata: Q3382876

· DBpedia: Pierre-Augustin Lefèvre de Marcouville

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