Adolphe-Charles Adam

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Born: 24 July 1803 — Paris — France

Died: 3 May 1856 — Paris — France

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13 October 1836: Premiere of Le Postillon de Longjumeau, in Paris, France.

28 June 1841: Premiere of Giselle, in Paris, France.

4 September 1852: Premiere of Si J'Étais Roi, in Paris, France.

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