Ernest Depré
1854–1932 (age 78)
Biography
Ernest Depré was a notable French playwright whose works graced the stages of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century Paris. Born in 1854, he was part of a vibrant theatrical tradition that defined French cultural life during this period, contributing original dramatic works to the repertoire.
Depré's contributions to French theater earned him recognition among his contemporaries and secured his place in the cultural memory of his nation. His burial at Père Lachaise Cemetery reflects the esteem in which he was held as an artist and man of letters.