deaths

Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Caribbean-French violinist, composer, and conductor (born 1745)

Historical image related to Chevalier de Saint-Georges, Caribbean-French violinist, composer, and conductor (born 1745) from June 9, 1799

Chevalier de Saint-Georges

French classical composer, fencer, and violinist

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George(s) was a French violinist, conductor, composer and soldier. Moreover, he demonstrated excellence as a fencer, an athlete and an accomplished dancer. His historical significance lies partly in his distinctive background as a biracial free…
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

June 9

Day of the year

June 9 is the 160th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 205 days remain until the end of the year.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)