Guillaume Franck
Belgian-French composer and organist (1822–1890)
1822 — 1890
Quick Facts
Profession
Belgian-French composer and organist (1822–1890)
Born
December 10, 1822
Died
1890 (age ~68)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
composer, teacher, pianist
United Kingdom of the NetherlandsBorn in LiègeDied in boulevard Saint-Michel
1822
Born in Liège (1822-12-10)
1884
AwardKnight of the French Order of Academic Palms
1885
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
1890
Died in boulevard Saint-Michel
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César Auguste Jean Guillaume Hubert Franck was a French Romantic composer, pianist, organist, and music teacher born in present-day Belgium.
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Who is Guillaume Franck?+
César Auguste Jean Guillaume Hubert Franck was a French Romantic composer, pianist, organist, and music teacher born in present-day Belgium.
What does the name Guillaume mean?+
The name Guillaume means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is of French origin.
When was Guillaume Franck born?+
Guillaume Franck was born on December 10, 1822.
When did Guillaume Franck die?+
Guillaume Franck died in 1890, at approximately 68 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.
The name Guillaume is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Guillaume — December 10, 1822
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
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