Joseph Bologne

Born: 1745-12-25 in Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe

Died: 1799-06-10

Known For: Sound

Biography

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges (1745– 1799) was a Black, French, classical composer, virtuoso violinist, a conductor of the leading symphony orchestra in Paris, and a renowned champion fencer.