About Maurice Pon
Lived 1921 – 2019 (aged 97). Maurice Pon was a French lyricist.
Maurice Marie Jean Pon (26 October 1921 in Bordeaux – 3 April 2019) was a French lyricist who mainly worked with Henri Salvador.
In 1949, Pon wrote the lyrics of "Le Loup, la Biche et le Chevalier". With Salvador, Pon also wrote "" and other well-known French songs. He also wrote for Bourvil, Fernandel, Jean Sablon, André Claveau and Les Frères Jacques.
Pon died in Île-de-France, at the age of 97.
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Who was Maurice Pon?
French lyricist (1921–2019)
When was Maurice Pon born?
Maurice Pon was born on 26 October 1921 in Bordeaux.
When did Maurice Pon die?
Maurice Pon died on 3 April 2019 in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés.
What was Maurice Pon's occupation?
Maurice Pon was a lyricist.
What nationality was Maurice Pon?
Maurice Pon was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maurice Pon. https://biography.guide/maurice-pon/
MLA: "Maurice Pon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maurice-pon/.
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