Got, François-Jules-Edmond
(1822–1901)> LIBRETTIST
Got, François-Jules-Edmond (1 October 1822, Lingnerolles; 1901, Paris), librettist, studied at the collège Charlemagne and was employed by the government after graduation. He left this position in 1841 to enter the Conservatoire to study drama, and he won second prize in comedy the following year. After completing military service, he joined the troupe of the Comédie-Française, and his talent for acting earned him the reputation of being one of the most effective performers in the company. He…