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Chevalier de Saint-Georges

French virtuoso violinist, composer, conductor, and fencing master

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born
1745
died
1799
age at death
53
known for
composer, conductor, fencer

1745 – 1799

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Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George(s) was a French violinist, conductor, composer, and soldier of African descent. Moreover, he demonstrated excellence as a fencer, an athlete, and a dancer. His historical significance lies partly in his distinctive background as a biracial free man of colour. Bologne was the first classical composer of African descent to attain widespread acclaim in Western music.

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