Obituary of Claude Debussy

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Claude Debussy

Claude Debussy (born August 22, 1862 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France) was a composer who was best known for being among the most influential composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Claude died on March 25, 1918 and his death was because of colon cancer. He died too soon at age 55.

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Claude Debussy Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Debussy, Claude
    • Common Name: Claude Debussy
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France
    • Birth Date: August 22, 1862
    • Age: 55 (at death)
    • Occupation: Composer
    • Net Worth: $85 million
    • Nationality: French
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Aqua (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    Claude's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Claude Debussy
    • Father: Manuel-Achille Debussy
    • Mother: Victorine Debussy (née Manoury)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Emma Bardac (married 1908-divorced 1918)
      • Rosalie Texier (married 1899–1905)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Claude-Emma Debussy

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 25 1918 at age 55
  • Place: Paris, France
  • Cause of Death: Colon cancer
  • Interment: Buried at Passy Cemetery in Paris, France

Category Tags:

ComposerFrench Born on August 22nd Born in 1862 Died in 1918 Died at age 55 Died from Colon cancer

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