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René de Galard de Béarn, Marquis de Brassac

1699 – 1771

French composer

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Lived 1699 – 1771 (aged 71–72). René de Galard de Béarn, Marquis de Brassac was a French composer and military officer.

René de Galard de Béarn, marquis de Brassac (1699 – October 1771), member of the noble family de Galard, was a French soldier and amateur composer of the Baroque era. He wrote two operas and a collection of cantatas. He was a cavalry officer, appointed maréchal de camp (major-general) in 1748 and lieutenant-general in 1758.

Operas L'empire de l'amour (ballet héroïque, 1733; expanded version, 1741) Léandre et Héro (tragédie en musique, 1750)

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Important facts

Born

1699

Birth century

17th century

Died

1 October 1771

Occupation

Composer, military officer

Nationality

France

Awards

Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Louis

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was René de Galard de Béarn, Marquis de Brassac?

French composer

When was René de Galard de Béarn, Marquis de Brassac born?

René de Galard de Béarn, Marquis de Brassac was born in 1699.

When did René de Galard de Béarn, Marquis de Brassac die?

René de Galard de Béarn, Marquis de Brassac died on 1 October 1771.

What was René de Galard de Béarn, Marquis de Brassac's occupation?

René de Galard de Béarn, Marquis de Brassac was a composer and military officer.

What nationality was René de Galard de Béarn, Marquis de Brassac?

René de Galard de Béarn, Marquis de Brassac was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: René de Galard de Béarn, Marquis de Brassac

· Wikidata: Q7313821

· DBpedia: René de Galard de Béarn, marquis de Brassac

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