Jean-Baptiste-Maurice Quinault

Jean-Baptiste-Maurice Quinault (9 September 1687, Verdun – 30 August 1745, Gien) was an 18th-century French actor and musician. The eldest son of actor , he made his debut at the Comédie-Française 6 May 1712 in the part of Hippolyte in Racine's Phèdre. Received on 25 June, he played leading parts from 1718 only. After he created numerous roles, he retired in 1734. The Regent granted him letters of nobility.

Jean-Baptiste-Maurice Quinault

Jean-Baptiste-Maurice Quinault (9 September 1687, Verdun – 30 August 1745, Gien) was an 18th-century French actor and musician. The eldest son of actor , he made his debut at the Comédie-Française 6 May 1712 in the part of Hippolyte in Racine's Phèdre. Received on 25 June, he played leading parts from 1718 only. After he created numerous roles, he retired in 1734. The Regent granted him letters of nobility.