Charles-Étienne Pesselier, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Charles-Étienne Pesselier

French writer

Date of Birth: 09-Jul-1712

Place of Birth: Paris, Île-de-France, France

Date of Death: 24-Apr-1763

Profession: writer, economist, playwright, Encyclopédistes, librettist

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Charles-Étienne Pesselier

  • Charles-Étienne Pesselier (9 July 1712, Paris – 24 april 1763, Paris aged 50) was an 18th-century French playwright and librettist. After studying at collège des Quatre-Nations, Pesselier applied for three years to the study of law.
  • He then obtained employment in Ferme générale and showed such skill that he was given responsibility to open a school of finances in his home. While fulfilling his duties Pesselier devoted his leisure to literature and gave Comédie-Italienne L'École du temps, which was a marked success.
  • The following year, this play was followed by Ésope au Parnasse, also in one act and verse, which was received with applause.

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