Louis-Abel Beffroy de Reigny

Background

Louis-Abel was born on the 6th of November, 1757 in Laons, France.

Career

Louis-Abel was a French composer Louis-Abel Beffroy de Reigny was the author of several whimsical stage-pcs. for which he wrote both text and music. He founded the satirical journal Les lunes in 1785 and was also known for his literary accounts of the Revolution.

Achievements

• He founded the satirical journal Les lunes in 1785 and was also known for his literary accounts of the Revolution. Under the pseudonym ‘Cousin Jacques’ he became the acknowledged playwright of the Revolution

Works

• music

  • Les deux Nicodemes

    1791