Music · 1835–1921

Camille Saint-Saëns

French composer of The Carnival of the Animals

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Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns (UK:, US:; French: 9 October 1835 – 16 December 1921) was a French composer, organist, conductor and pianist of the Romantic era.

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Age at death: 86
Years since death: 104

Born: October 9, 1835 · 11th arrondissement of Paris, France
Died: December 16, 1921
Cause of death: Myocardial infarction
Nationality: French
Known for: Music

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1959–2015

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