Charles-François Gounod (17 June 1818 – 18 October 1893), usually known as Charles Gounod, was a French composer. He wrote twelve operas, of which the most popular has always been Faust (1859); his Roméo et Juliette (1867) also remains in the international repertory. He composed a large amount of church music, many songs, and popular short pieces including his Ave Maria (an elaboration of a Bach piece), and Funeral March of a Marionette.
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Charles-François Gounod 17 June 1818 Paris, France
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Died |
18 October 1893 (aged 75) Saint-Cloud, France
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Zodiac | Gemini |
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