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Person
Authorized form of name
Gounod, Charles-Francois
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Description area
Dates of existence
1818-1893
History
Charles-Francois Gounod was a French composer predominantly known for his operas (e.g., "Faust"). He spent most of his working life in Paris, although he also lived for some time in London and Italy.