Marie Gall
French singer
1947 — 2018
Quick Facts
Profession
French singer
Born
October 9, 1947
Died
2018 (age ~71)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
singer
FranceBorn in 12th arrondissement of ParisDied in Neuilly-sur-Seine
1947
Born in 12th arrondissement of Paris (1947-10-09)
1965
AwardFirst prize of the Eurovision Song Contest
1987
AwardVictoires de la Musique – Female artist of the year
1988
AwardKnight of the National Order of Merit
2013
AwardKnight of the Legion of Honour
2017
AwardOfficer of the National Order of Merit
About
Isabelle Geneviève Marie Anne Gall, known professionally as France Gall, was a French yé-yé and pop singer. In 1965, at the age of 17, she won the tenth edition of the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Poupée de cire, poupée de son", representing Luxembourg. Later in her career, she worked with singer-songwriter Michel Berger, whom she married in 1976. Her most successful singles include "Il jouait du piano debout", "Ella, elle l'a" and "Évidemment".
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Who is Marie Gall?+
Isabelle Geneviève Marie Anne Gall, known professionally as France Gall, was a French yé-yé and pop singer. In 1965, at the age of 17, she won the tenth edition of the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Poupée de cire, poupée de son", representing Luxembourg. Later in her career, she worked with
What does the name Marie mean?+
The name Marie means "undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)". It is of French origin.
When was Marie Gall born?+
Marie Gall was born on October 9, 1947.
When did Marie Gall die?+
Marie Gall died in 2018, at approximately 71 years of age.
Name Meaning
undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)
The name Marie is of French origin, meaning "undifferentiated Japanese kana female given name (まりえ)". It is traditionally a female name.
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Marie — October 9, 1947
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
Would you name your baby Marie?
Guestbook
Played your track at 2am. The phone lines lit up.
— late night radio
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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