Henri Franconi

Henri Franconi
Henri Franconi's grave at the Père Lachaise Cemetery (35th division)
Born	4 November 1779 Lyon
Died	22 July 1849(1849-07-22) (aged 69) Paris
Occupation	Playwright, circus performer

Henri Franconi, full name Jean Gérard Henri Franconi, (4 November 1779 – 22 July 1849) was a French playwright and circus performer of the early 19th century.

A son of Antonio Franconi, in 1807 he became with his brother Laurent director of the Cirque-Olympique (1807-1837). An actor, a mime, an esquire, nicknamed Minette, he authored pantomimes, dramas and vaudeville.