Adolphe Nourrit was born on 3 March 1802 in Montpellier, Hérault, France. He was a writer, known for La sylphide (2004) and Grands pas classiques (1978). He died on 8 March 1839 in Naples, Campania, Italy.
He was writer for the ballet, "La Sylphide," at the Theatre Del Academie Royale De Musique in Paris, France with Maria Taglioni (title role) and Maziliar (James) in the cast. Jean Schneitzhoeffer was composer. Philippe Taglioni was choreographer. Pierre Ciceri was scenery designer. Eugene Lami was costume designer.