Aristides Damalas (Greek: Aριστεíδης Δαμαλάς, alternative spellings Aristidis or Aristide), known in France by the stage name Jacques Damala, (15 January 1855 – 18 August 1889), was a Greek military officer-turned-actor, who is mostly remembered as being husband to Sarah Bernhardt for a number of years. Damala's characterization by modern researchers is far from positive. His handsomeness was as notable as his insolence and Don Juan quality. Writer Fredy Germanos describes him as an opportunistic and hedonistic person, whose marriage to the great diva would inevitably intensify and maximize his vices, namely, his vanity and obsession with women, alcohol, and drugs.
Read more about Jacques Damala: Diplomatic Career and Notorious Social Life, Meeting With Bernhardt and Stay in Saint Petersburg, Marriage and New Career, Separation, Life After Separation and Health Deterioration, Illegitimate Daughter, Death, Legacy, Memorable Stage Credits
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