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Troupe of the Comédie-Française in 1790

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Text licenseCC BY-SA 4.0
Source revisionAug 25, 2026
Entity authorityQ3540977 ↗
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The troupe of the Comédie-Française in 1790 was the company of actors, actresses, dancers, and musicians active at the Comédie-Française during the theatrical year beginning 12 April 1790 and ending 16 April 1791. The troupe formed part of the historic succession of companies associated with the Comédie-Française, one of the oldest national theatres in the world. The composition listed here includes the principal actors and actresses of the company alongside the dancers and orchestra members who supported productions during that period.

Composition of the troupe of the Comédie-Française in 1790

The theatrical year began 12 April 1790 and ended 16 April 1791.

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Almanach général de tous les spectacles de Paris et des provinces, pour l'année 1791, Paris 1791.

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