Henri Meilhac
French dramatist and opera librettist (1830–1897)
Henri Meilhac was born on February 23, 1831 in Paris and died on July 6, 1897 in Paris, aged 66. Recorded occupations: librettist, playwright, lyricist, writer and screenwriter. Country of citizenship: France. Positions held include Member of the Académie française. Notable works include “Carmen”, “La Belle Hélène”, “La vie parisienne”, “La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein” and “La Périchole”. Educated at Collège Louis-le-Grand (Paris). Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour and Officer of the Legion of Honour. Member of Académie Française.
- Born
- February 23, 1831 · Paris
- Died
- July 6, 1897 · Paris
- Age at death
- 66
- Citizenship
- France
- Occupations
- librettist, playwright, lyricist, writer, screenwriter
- Positions held
- Member of the Académie française
- Notable works
- Carmen, La Belle Hélène, La vie parisienne, La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein, La Périchole
- Education
- Collège Louis-le-Grand (Paris)
- Honours
- Knight of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Wikipedia editions
- 23 languages
- Signature licence
- CC0
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