Charles Gounod

Charles-François Gounod was a French composer, conductor, and organist of the Romantic era. He wrote twelve operas, of which the most popular has always been Faust (1859); his Roméo et Juliette (1867) also remains in the international repertoire.

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Who was born first?

• Charles Gounod and Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha were born the same year
• Charles Gounod and Antonio Bazzini were born the same year
• Charles Gounod and Marie of Saxe-Altenburg were born the same year
• Charles Gounod was born 1 year before Clara Schumann
• Charles Gounod was born 1 year after Niels Gade

Timeline

1. Niels GadeFebruary 22, 1817 – December 21, 1890
2. Antonio BazziniMarch 11, 1818 – February 10, 1897
3. Charles Gounod (this page)June 17, 1818 – October 18, 1893
4. Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and GothaJune 21, 1818 – August 22, 1893
5. Marie of Saxe-AltenburgApril 14, 1818 – January 9, 1907
6. Clara SchumannSeptember 13, 1819 – May 20, 1896

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