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Benoît-Joseph Marsollier des Vivetières

Benoît-Joseph Marsollier
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Born 1750
Paris
Died 22 April 1817
Versailles
Occupation Speologist, playwright, librettist, writer

Benoît-Joseph Marsollier (also known as Benoît-Joseph Marsollier des Vivetières, (Paris, 1750 – Versailles, 22 April 1817) was a French playwright and librettist. He is particularly noted for his work in opéra comique. In 1780 he also led the first exploration of the Grotte des Demoiselles.

His librettos include Nina, L'irato, and Les deux petits savoyards.


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