Benoît-Joseph Marsollier | |
Birth Date: | 1750 |
Death Date: | 22 April 1817 |
Occupation: | Speleologist, playwright, librettist, writer |
Benoît-Joseph Marsollier (also known as Benoît-Joseph Marsollier des Vivetières, (Paris, 1750 – Versailles, 22 April 1817) was a French playwright and librettist. He is particularly noted for his work in opéra comique.[1] In 1780 he also led the first exploration of the Grotte des Demoiselles.
His librettos include Nina, L'irato, and Les deux petits savoyards.