Giovanni Giraud
Count Giovanni Giraud (1776–1834), Italian dramatist, of French origin, was born in Rome, and showed a precocious passion for the theatre. His first play, L'Honestà non si vince, was successfully produced in 1798. He took part in politics as an active supporter of Pope Pius VI, but was mainly occupied with the production of his plays.
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Giovanni Giraud
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- Born
- 1776 · Rome.
- Died
- 1834 · Naples.
- Occupation
- playwright · poet · writer · banker
- Languages
- Italian
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Count Giovanni Giraud (1776–1834), Italian dramatist, of French origin, was born in Rome, and showed a precocious passion for the theatre. His first play, L'Honestà non si vince, was successfully produced in 1798. He took part in politics as an active supporter of Pope Pius VI, but was mainly occupied with the production of his plays.
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In 1809 he became director-general of the Italian theatres. His collected comedies were published in 1823 and his Teatro domestico in 1825. He died in Naples in 1834.
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1776
Giovanni Giraud born at Rome.
1834
Giovanni Giraud died at Naples.
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His recorded language was Italian. One child is recorded: Therese Spaur.
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