BEAUMARCHAIS,
Pierre Augustine Caronde, French dramatist: b. Paris 1732; cL May 1799. He was the son of a watch maker named Caron who destined him for his trade. He early gave striking proofs of his mechanical and also of his musical talents. He became teacher of the harp to the daughters of Louis XV and was admitted to their society. A handsome man of good address, he was very fortunate in his love affairs and married two wealthy widows in succession. He added to his wealffi by successful commercial ventures. He published in 1767
riage of Figaro,' a sequel to