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Jules Barbier

French poet, writer and librettist (1825–1901)

Jules Barbier has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists March 8, 1825 in Paris, France.

Born

March 8, 1825

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: January 16, 1901

Birthplace
Paris, France
Professions
lyricist, choreographer, writer, playwright, librettist, poet
Citizenship
France

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: March 8, 1825 (Internet Broadway Database; Integrated Authority File; BnF authorities; International Music Score Library Project; SNAC; filmportal.de; Discogs) or March 8, 1822 (Archivio Storico Ricordi) or in 1825 (bartleby.com).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

More about Jules Barbier

Birth name
Paul Jules Barbier

All birth date sources

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Questions people ask

Where was Jules Barbier born?

Jules Barbier was born in Paris, France.

What was Jules Barbier’s name at birth?

Jules Barbier’s recorded birth name is Paul Jules Barbier.

When did Jules Barbier die?

Jules Barbier died on January 16, 1901.