Monperlier was born in Lyon .
Jean - Antoine - Marie Monperlier , ( 31 June 1788 -- 23 March 1819 ) was a French poet , playwright , and librettist .
poet was born in Lyon .
Jean - Antoine - Marie Monperlier , ( 31 June 1788 -- 23 March 1819 ) was a French poet , playwright , and librettist .