Obituary of Claude Debussy

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
Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton

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:

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

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