As per our current Database, Charles Gounod has been died on Oct 18, 1893 (age 75).
When Charles Gounod die, Charles Gounod was 75 years old.
Popular As | Charles Gounod |
Occupation | Composer |
Age | 75 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Born | June 17, 1818 (France) |
Birthday | June 17 |
Town/City | France |
Nationality | France |
Charles Gounod’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.
Charles Gounod was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
19th century French Composer who was best known for "Ave Maria" and "Faust," an opera. His opera "Roméo et Juliette" was lesser known, but still occasionally performed by successive generations of opera companies.
He was the winner of the 1839 Prix de Rome after studying at the Paris Conservatoire. He was trained by the esteemed Fromental Halévy.
He also made history by being the first Conductor of the Royal Choral Society.
His mother was a Pianist and his father was an Artist. He was married to the daughter of another mentor Pierre Zimmerman.
His "Funeral March of a Marionette" was used as the theme for "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," the long-running TV anthology series hosted by the legendary filmmaker himself.