Mademoiselle (Marguerite-Joséphine Weimer) George

Born Marguerite-Joséphine Weimer in Bayeux in 1787, she grew up in a theatrical world and went on stage as a teenager. She made her debut at the Théâtre Français in Paris in 1802 and quickly earned notice for her beauty, voice, and forceful tragic style.

Her career was closely linked with the Comédie-Française, where she became a sociétaire in 1804. She was especially associated with the great tragic repertory, and later spent several years performing in St. Petersburg, which helped extend her reputation beyond France.

Remembered as Mademoiselle George, she remained one of the standout French actresses of her era. She died in 1867, leaving behind a name still tied to the grandeur of classical French tragedy.