Georges Monval

1845–1910 (age 65)

theater historian

Biography

Georges Monval (1845–1910) was a French theater historian whose scholarly work preserved and analyzed the rich heritage of French theatrical tradition. His dedication to documenting and understanding theater history made him a significant figure in French cultural scholarship.

Monval's contributions to the study and appreciation of French theater are honored at Père Lachaise Cemetery, where he rests among other notable contributors to French arts and culture.

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