Albéric Magnard
Albéric Magnard | |
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Albéric Magnard | |
| Born | Lucien Denis Gabriel Albéric Magnard 9 June 1865 |
| Died | 3 September 1914 (aged 49) "Manoir de Fontaines" at Baron |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | composer |
| Notable work | Guercoeur, opera (1897–1900), Op. 12 |
| Spouse | Julie Creton |
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Lucien Denis Gabriel Albéric Magnard (French pronunciation: [lysjɛ̃ dəni ɡabʁijɛl albeʁik maɲaʁ]; 9 June 1865 – 3 September 1914) was a French composer, somewhat influenced by César Franck and Vincent d'Indy. Magnard became a national hero in 1914 when he refused to surrender his property to German invaders and died defending it.