A Cyclopaedia of Female Biography/Clairon, Clara Josepha de la Tude
CLAIRON, CLARA JOSEPHA DE LA TUDE,
One of the most celebrated actresses of France, was born in 1723, near Condé and went upon the stage when only twelve years old. Phédre was the first character in which she displayed all her theatrical talents. In 1765 she left the stage, and was for many years mistress of the Margrave of Anspach. She died in 1803. She published "Memoirs and Reflections upon the Declamation Theatrical."