Joseph Daussoigne-Méhul, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Joseph Daussoigne-Méhul

French composer

Date of Birth: 10-Jun-1790

Place of Birth: Givet, Grand Est, France

Date of Death: 10-Mar-1875

Profession: composer, pianist, music pedagogue, full professor

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About Joseph Daussoigne-Méhul

  • Joseph Daussoigne-Méhul (10 June 1790 – 10 March 1875) was a French composer and music educator.
  • He served as the first director of the Royal Conservatory of Liège from 1826-1862; having been appointed to that post by William I of the Netherlands.
  • In addition to his duties as director, he also taught courses in harmony and music composition at the school.
  • Among his notable pupils were Adolphe Samuel, César Franck, and Jean-Théodore Radoux, the latter of whom succeeded him as conservatory director.
  • In 1859 he was made a Commander of the Order of Leopold.

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