Biography of Charles Gounod (1818-1893)

Charles Gounod (* 17. June 1818 in Paris; † 18. October 1893 in Saint-Cloud) was a französisch-deutscher Komponist. He was 75 years old. His education included Conservatoire de Paris and Lycée Saint-Louis. He received 4 awards, including Prix de Rome, Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal. His cause of death was stroke. He was buried at Auteuil Cemetery.

Life Events

2 Events

1818

Born in Paris, Île-de-France

1893

Died in Saint-Cloud, Île-de-France (stroke)

Biography

Birthplace

Paris, Île-de-France

Place of Death

Saint-Cloud, Île-de-France

Nationality

France

Cause of Death

stroke

Burial Place

Auteuil Cemetery

Occupation(5)

classical composer musicologist music educator organist composer

Awards(4)

Prix de Rome Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour Commander of the Legion of Honour

Education(2)

Conservatoire de Paris Lycée Saint-Louis

Offices & Positions(1)

chapelmaster

Life Events

2 Events

1818

Born in Paris, Île-de-France

1893