Charles Gounod

Full Name: Charles-François Gounod
Profession: Opera Composer

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Biography: The French composer's reputation rests today on his masterpiece, the opera "Faust" which premiered in 1859 in Paris. Based on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s play, the opera about a man who makes a deal with the devil was an international hit and is still performed worldwide.

Born: June 17, 1818
Birthplace: Paris, France
Star Sign: Gemini

Died: October 18, 1893 (aged 75)