Nicolas Marie Alexandre (Mr Alexander) (Monsieur Alexandre) Vattemare
1796–1864
French ventriloquist and philanthropist. Travelled the world giving performances, 1815–35. In retirement promoted free public libraries and cultural exchange of information.
Source
Tilliette and Havens 2007.
Bibliography
Tilliette, Pierre-Alain and Havens, Earle. 2007. L’ambassadeur extravagant: Alexandre Vattemare, pionnier des échanges culturels internationaux. Paris: Le Passage.
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