Joseph Daussoigne-Méhul
French composer
Died when: 84 years 273 days (1017 months)Star Sign: Gemini
Joseph Daussoigne-Méhul (10 June 1790 – 10 March 1875) was a French composer and music educator.He served as the first director of the Royal Conservatory of Liège from 1826–1862; having been appointed to that post by William I of the Netherlands.
In addition to his duties as director, he also taught courses in harmony and composition at the school.Among his notable pupils were Adolphe Samuel, César Franck, and Jean-Théodore Radoux, the latter of whom succeeded him as conservatory director.
In 1859, he was made a Commander of the Order of Leopold.
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