The composer Nicolas Dalayrac was looted after his death

Nicolas Dalayrac is a French composer whose last work was cancelled in 1809, which hastened his end according to his relatives. Buried first on his property in Fontenay-sous-Bois to flee his rivals, his body was transferred to the parish cemetery in 1838. On June 26, 1839, thieves tried to desecrate his tomb thinking they would find jewelry there.