| Nationality: | French |
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Date & Place of Birth: |
June 17, 1818 — Paris |
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Date & Place of Death: |
Oct. 18, 1893 — Paris |
| Near Family: | Father: Jean François |
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Main Place of Residence: |
Visited Rome and London; otherwise, he resided almost entirely in Paris. |
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Vocation (including composition): |
Was a precentor/oraganist; also held a conductorship position. |
| Major Work(s): | By far, his most famous pieces are the operas Faust(1859) and Romeo et Juliette(1867). |
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Interesting Facts: |
Although he never took holy orders, Gounod studied theology for 2 years in Paris. |
