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François-Joseph Talma

François-Joseph Talma was a French dentist, actor, writer and stomatologist (1763–1826). He was born at Paris and died at Rue de la Tour-des-Dames.

Also recorded as François Joseph Talma.

Overview

Born at Paris in 1763, died at Rue de la Tour-des-Dames in 1826.

Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the heading François Joseph Talma. His recorded language was French.

He married Charlotte Vanhove and Julie Talma. 2 children are recorded: Alphonse-Alexandre Bazile-Talma and Marie Péan. Other recorded relations include Auguste François Talma.

Formation and teaching

He trained under Jean-Henri Gourgaud, Fleury and François-René Molé.

As a teacher, François-Joseph Talma is recorded in connection with Pierre-Marie-Nicolas Michelot. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Career and activity

François-Joseph Talma worked in theatre.

He was employed by Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique. Recorded position is Sociétaire of the Comédie-Française. He belonged to Comédie-Française.

Literature

5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

11387, 1827-03-22, TALMA (François Joseph), tragédien, Soc. du Théâtre Français †, Art Sales Catalogues Online. Talma, Auguste François, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011. François Joseph Talma [talmafranc023092], Electronic Enlightenment Biographical Dictionary, 2025. François-Joseph Talma ou l’émergence de l’héroïsme théâtral, Les Héroïsmes de l'acteur au XIXe siècle, 2015. Louis Jean Népomucène Lemercier to François Joseph Talma, February 1796 [rousjeVF0490012a1c], Electronic Enlightenment Scholarly Edition of Correspondence, 2025.

In detail

training under Jean-Henri Gourgaud, Fleury and François-René Molé is recorded. Pierre-Marie-Nicolas Michelot is recorded as having studied under François-Joseph Talma. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is theatre.

Employment is recorded with Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique. Positions recorded include Sociétaire of the Comédie-Française. Membership is recorded of Comédie-Française.

Chronology

  1. 1763François-Joseph Talma born at Paris.
  2. 1826François-Joseph Talma died at Rue de la Tour-des-Dames.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “François-Joseph Talma”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q393983: François-Joseph Talma

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