Biography of Jules Massenet

Jules Massenet (* 12. May 1842 in Saint-Étienne; † 13. August 1912 in Paris) was a französischer Opernkomponist. He was 70 years old. He was married to Ninon de Gressy. His education included Conservatoire de Paris and Lycée Saint-Louis. He worked at Conservatoire de Paris. He received 8 awards, including Prix de Rome, Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour. His cause of death was cancer. He was buried at cemetery in Égreville.