French playwright (1866–1947) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tristan Bernard (7 September 1866 – 7 December 1947)[1] was a French playwright, novelist, journalist and lawyer.
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He studied law, and after his military service, he started his career as the manager of an aluminium smelter. In the 1890s, he managed the Vélodrome de la Seine at Levallois-Perret and the Vélodrome Buffalo, events that were an integral part of Parisian life, being regularly attended by personalities such as Toulouse-Lautrec.[2] He reputedly introduced the bell to signify the last lap of a race.[3]
Who Was Who in the Theatre:1912–1976, p.197 vol.1 A-C;compiled from editions published annually by John Parker – 1976 edition by Gale Research ISBN0-8103-0406-6 (UK) ISBN0-273-01313-0