Biography showing his central standing in French opéra comique, listing noted compositions, and outlining his style from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.

Brief biography and caricature with summary of his operas.

Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and link to biographical essay from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.

Find a Grave biographical sketch with photograph of his tomb and link to the cemetary, Le Pere Lachaise in Paris, which holds many other notable people.