Charles Gounod
1818–93
French singer and composer. Began composing operas in 1851. Resided in London during the Franco-Prussian war, and until 1874.
Source
DBF.
Bibliography
DBF: Dictionnaire de biographie Française. Under the direction of J. Balteau et al. 21 vols. and 4 fascicules of vol. 22 (A–Leyris d’Esponchès) to date. Paris: Librairie Letouzey & Ané. 1933–.
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