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François-Joseph Talma was born in Paris, on January 15, 1763.
He became a famous tragedian, member of the Comédie-Française.
He died on October 19, 1826 and was buried in the 12th division of Père-Lachaise.
"François Joseph Talma" by Henri-François Riesener (Paris 1767 - Paris 1828).
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"Actor François Joseph Talma playing Hamlet" by Anthelme François Lagrenée (Paris 1774 or 1775 - Paris 1832).
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"François Joseph Talma". Nineteenth Century engraving.
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"François Joseph Talma", drawn by Ducos.
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"François Joseph Talma by François-Edouard Picot (1786 - 1868)