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Jules Massenet — Age & Birthday

Born: 12 May 1842 · Died: 13 August 1912 · Age at death: 70

How old was Jules Massenet when he died?

Jules Massenet died aged 70. He was born on 12 May 1842 and died on 13 August 1912.

French composer best known for his popular operas

Did you know?He often avoided attending the premieres of his own works, preferring to stay at home and wait for the results.

Jules Émile Frédéric Massenet (French:; 12 May 1842 – 13 August 1912) was a French composer of the Romantic era best known for his operas, of which he wrote more than thirty. The two most frequently staged are Manon (1884) and Werther (1892).

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Age at death: 70
Years since death: 114

Born: May 12, 1842 · Montaud, France
Died: August 13, 1912
Cause of death: Cancer
Nationality: French
Known for: Music

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Father: Alexis Massenet
Spouse: Ninon de Gressy
Child: Juliette Massenet

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