Marie-Élisabeth Joly
Marie-Élisabeth Joly | |
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Marie-Élisabeth Joly | |
| Born | 8 April 1761 |
| Died | 5 May 1798 (aged 37) |
| Resting place | Soumont-Saint-Quentin |
| Occupation | actress |
| Employer | Comédie-Française |
Marie-Élisabeth Joly (1761 – 1798), was a French stage actress.[1]
She was engaged at the Comédie-Française in 1781.[2] She became a Sociétaires of the Comédie-Française in 1783.[3]
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.[4]
References
- ^ Émile Campardon, Les Comédiens du roi de la troupe française pendant les deux derniers siècles, Paris, H. Champion, 1879
- ^ "Collections Online | British Museum".
- ^ Agency, Hands. "Marie-Élisabeth Joly". Marie-Élisabeth Joly.
- ^ "Marie Joly". www.potigny.fr.
External links
- "Joly", Marie-Élisabeth Joly, dite Mme", Comédie-Française