Pierre-Jean de Béranger (19 August 1780 – 16 July 1857) was a prolific French poet and chansonnier (songwriter), who enjoyed great popularity and influence in France during his lifetime, but faded into obscurity in the decades following his death. He has been described as "the most popular French songwriter of all time" and "the first superstar of French popular music".
De Béranger was born at his grandfather's house on the Rue Montorgueil in Par...
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Date of birth:
- Aug 19, 1780
Date of death:
- Jul 16, 1857 (age 76 years)
Country of nationality:
Also known as:
- Pierre-Jean de Beranger,
- Pierre Jean de Béranger,
- Pierre Jean de Beranger,
- P. J. de Beranger,
- Béranger, de, Pierre-Jean
