Person Open DS/UK/6984 Achard; Leon (16 February 1831-10 July 1905); French tenor and opera singer Achard Leon 16 February 1831-10 July 1905 French tenor and opera singer Male (cisgender) Lyon, France (born)

Paris, France (died)

French Musician | Vocals | Tenor, Opera White No known disability No known religious affiliation Son of Pierre-Frédéric Achard (canut - silk worker) Unknown Léon Achard was a French tenor. After studying law at Louis-le Grand or Henri IV high school, he went on to take courses at the Conservatorie de Paris. He was awarded the First Prizes in singing and opera comique. Achard was then hired by the Theatre-Lyrique, directed by Leon Carvalho, performing in Le Billet de Marguerite, premiering in 1854. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%C3%A9on_Achard (2022) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 8/16/2013 RAHAKirkbride 5/30/2022 b589e15b-c6a1-4d50-9e5c-60e2b8fa126b