Léon Xanrof
Léon Xanrof was a French chansonnier, singer-songwriter, playwright, poet, composer and singer (1867–1953). He was born in 18th arrondissement of Paris and died in Paris.
Also recorded as Leon Xanrof · Léon Alfred Fourneau · Léon Fourneau
Léon Xanrof
Fernand Desmoulins · Bibliothèque nationale de France · Public domain
- Full name
- Léon Alfred Fourneau.
- Born
- 1867 · 18th arrondissement of Paris.
- Died
- 1953 · Paris.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- chansonnier · singer-songwriter · playwright · poet · composer · singer · writer
- Languages
- French
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Léon Xanrof was a French chansonnier, singer-songwriter, playwright, poet, composer and singer (1867–1953). He was born in 18th arrondissement of Paris and died in Paris.
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He also worked under the name Léon Xanrof. The authorities additionally record the headings Leon Xanrof, Léon Alfred Fourneau and Léon Fourneau. His recorded language was French. He married Marguerite Carrère.
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1867
Léon Xanrof born at 18th arrondissement of Paris.
1953
Léon Xanrof died in 1953 at Paris.
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Léon Xanrof is recorded as chansonnier, singer-songwriter, playwright, poet and composer. Recorded at birth as Léon Alfred Fourneau.
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