Camille Saint-Saëns

French composer, organist, conductor and pianist (1835–1921)
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Camille Saint-Saëns
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Camille Saint-Saëns

Summary

Camille Saint-Saëns is a human[1]. Born in 11th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on October 9, 1835[3]. He passed away in Algiers[4]. He died on December 16, 1921[5]. He worked as a composer[6], organist[7], conductor[8], pianist[9], and music critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,578 views/month, #6,064 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Camille Saint-Saëns's place of birth was 11th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Camille Saint-Saëns died in Algiers[4].
  • Camille Saint-Saëns was born on October 9, 1835[3].
  • Camille Saint-Saëns died on December 16, 1921[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].
  • Camille Saint-Saëns was married to Marie-Laure Truffot[13].
  • Camille Saint-Saëns held citizenship in France[14].
  • Camille Saint-Saëns worked as a composer[6].
  • Camille Saint-Saëns worked as an organist[7].
  • Camille Saint-Saëns worked as a conductor[8].
  • Camille Saint-Saëns worked as a pianist[9].
  • Camille Saint-Saëns's professions included music critic[10].
  • Camille Saint-Saëns's professions included music teacher[15].
  • Camille Saint-Saëns was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[16].
  • A notable student of Camille Saint-Saëns was Gabriel Fauré[17].
  • A notable student of Camille Saint-Saëns was André Messager[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Camille Saint-Saëns is Piano Concerto No. 1[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Camille Saint-Saëns is Piano Concerto No. 2[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Camille Saint-Saëns is Symphony No. 3[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Camille Saint-Saëns is Danse macabre[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Camille Saint-Saëns is The Carnival of the Animals[23].
  • Camille Saint-Saëns received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Camille Saint-Saëns received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25].
  • Camille Saint-Saëns received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[26].
  • Camille Saint-Saëns received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: FR[29]

  • Began / founded: 1835-10-09[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1921-12-16[31]

  • Genre(s): classical, romantic classical[32]

  • Community tags: classical, composer, european, french, french composer, james levine, romantic classical[33]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 4137c070-15b2-4d00-a9f0-3517d02a9ba8[34]

Body

Origins and Family

Camille Saint-Saëns was born in 11th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on October 9, 1835[3].

Education

Camille Saint-Saëns was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[16]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Music[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], organist[7], conductor[8], pianist[9], music critic[10], and music teacher[15]. Notable students include Gabriel Fauré[17], a university teacher[36], 1845–1924[37], of France[38], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[39] and André Messager[18].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Piano Concerto No. 1[19], a musical work/composition[40]; Piano Concerto No. 2[20], a musical work/composition[41], founded in 1868[42]; Symphony No. 3[21], a musical work/composition[43], founded in 1885[44]; Danse macabre[22], a musical work/composition[45], founded in 1874[46]; and The Carnival of the Animals[23], a musical work/composition[47], founded in 1886[48]. Things named for Camille Saint-Saëns include 5210 Saint-Saëns[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[50], in France[51]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25], a civil decoration[52], in Prussia[53], founded in 1842[54]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[55], in France[56]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[57], in France[58]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[59], a Q1499804[60], in France[61], founded in 1802[62]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[63], a grade of an order[64], in France[65].

Personal Life

Camille Saint-Saëns was married to Marie-Laure Truffot[13].

Death and Burial

Camille Saint-Saëns died on December 16, 1921[5]. He passed away in Algiers[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[66]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Camille Saint-Saëns ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,578 views/month, #6,064 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 112 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

He has been cited as an influence by Gabriel Fauré[69], a university teacher[70], 1845–1924[71], of France[72], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[73].

Entities named for him include 5210 Saint-Saëns[49].

FAQs

Where was Camille Saint-Saëns born?

Camille Saint-Saëns was born in 11th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Camille Saint-Saëns die?

Camille Saint-Saëns died in Algiers[4].

Who was Camille Saint-Saëns married to?

Camille Saint-Saëns's spouses include Marie-Laure Truffot[13].

What did Camille Saint-Saëns do for work?

Camille Saint-Saëns worked as composer[6], organist[7], conductor[8], pianist[9], and music critic[10].

Where did Camille Saint-Saëns go to school?

Camille Saint-Saëns was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[16].

What awards did Camille Saint-Saëns receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[24], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], and Commander of the Legion of Honour[27].

Who did Camille Saint-Saëns influence?

Camille Saint-Saëns has been cited as an influence by Gabriel Fauré[69].

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  1. 4d ago · Ontogon · 2026-09-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 11d ago · ~2026-48998-00 · 2026-09-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Birth name Charles Camille Saint-Saëns
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  3. 16d ago · ならちゃん · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 10w ago · Gerwoman · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  10. 14w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  11. 14w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-06-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student of François Benoist, Fromental Halévy, Camille-Marie Stamaty
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  12. 16w ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  13. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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