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Francis Chassaigne

Belgian-born French composer of operettas, songs

Died when: 75 years 52 days (901 months)
Star Sign: Scorpio

 

Francis Chassaigne

Francis Chassaigne (also known as Francisque Chassaigne) (30 October 1847 – 21 December 1922) was a Belgian-born French composer of operettas, songs, and numerous pieces of dance music for piano.

The English-language versions of his operettas, Le droit d'aînesse (1883) and (1886) became very popular in Britain and the United States.

Chassaigne was married to the Swiss-born operetta singer Louise Roland.


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