Eugène Scribe
Known for: Writer
Born: 24 December 1791, Paris, France
Died: 20 February 1861
Augustin Eugène Scribe was a French dramatist and librettist. He is known for the perfection of the so-called "well-made play" (pièce bien faite), a mainstay of popular theatre for over 100 years, and as the librettist of many of the most successful grand operas.