Marguerite Lacressonnière

1815–1859 (age 44)

Biography

Marguerite Lacressonnière (1815–1859) was a French stage actor whose theatrical career contributed to the vibrant performing arts culture of nineteenth-century France. Her work in theater reflected the dramatic traditions and innovations of the Romantic era on the French stage.

Lacressonnière's career, though cut short by her death at age forty-four, left its mark on the theatrical world of her time. She was honored with burial in Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, a testament to her standing within French cultural circles and her contributions to the performing arts.