Francisco Asenjo Barbieri | |
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| Born | 3 August 1823 Madrid, Spain |
| Died | 19 February 1894 (aged 70) Madrid, Spain |
| Seat H of the Real Academia Española | |
| In office 13 March 1892 – 19 February 1894 | |
| Preceded by | Pedro Antonio de Alarcón |
| Succeeded by | Segismundo Moret |
Francisco Asenjo Barbieri (3 August 1823 – 19 February 1894[1]) was a well-known composer of the popular Spanish opera form, zarzuela. His works include: El barberillo de Lavapiés, Jugar con fuego, Pan y toros, Don Quijote, Los diamantes de la corona, and El Diablo en el poder.