He also made history by creating several important operatic roles by Meyerbeer, Verdi and Ambroise Thomas, including the major baritone parts in L'Africaine (in 1865), Don Carlos (1867) and Hamlet (1868).
He also made history by creating several important operatic roles by such prominent composers as Meyerbeer, Verdi and Ambroise Thomas. They included the major baritone parts in "L'Africaine" (in 1865), "Don Carlos" (1867) and "Hamlet" (1868).