François-Joseph Gossec

François-Joseph Gossec

French composer and conductor (1734–1829)

Died aged 95CapricornFrance

Biography

François-Joseph Gossec (French pronunciation: [fʁɑ̃swa ʒozɛf ɡɔsɛk]; 17 January 1734 – 16 February 1829) was a French composer of operas, string quartets, symphonies, and choral works.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

  • opera director

Employers / organisations

  • Conservatoire de Paris

Notable works

  • Thésée
  • Gavotte in D Major, RH 318

Genres

  • opera
  • symphony

Instruments

  • violin

Family

Spouse(s)
Marie-Elisabeth Georges
Children
Alexandre-François-Joseph Gossec

Awards & honours (1)

  • Knight of the Legion of Honour

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François-Joseph Gossec died on February 16, 1829 at the age of 95.
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François-Joseph Gossec was born on January 17, 1734.
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François-Joseph Gossec was born in Vergnies.
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François-Joseph Gossec is a citizen of France.
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According to Wikidata, François-Joseph Gossec's spouse is or was Marie-Elisabeth Georges.
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Wikidata lists 1 child of François-Joseph Gossec.

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