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Maurice Cocagnac

Maurice Cocagnac (20 June 1924 – 18 December 2006) was a French Dominican priest (Order of Preachers), theologian, painter, writer and singer, as well as a great traveler. Between 1955 and 1960 he became especially known by the new spiritual songs he created and accompanied on guitar throughout France and Germany. He was awarded the Prix Broquette-Gonin in 1985 for his book Les Racines de l'âme indienne.

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Maurice Cocagnac

Birth Name
Auguste-Maurice Jean Cocagnac
Born
20 June 1924
Birthplace
Tarbes
Died
18 December 2006
Place of death
14th arrondissement of Paris
Occupation
Dominican friar Writer Maurice Cocagnac (20 June 1924 – 18 December 2006) was a French Dominican priest (Order of Preachers), theologian, painter, writer and singer, as well as a great traveler.
Full name
Maurice Jean Cocagnac.
Nationality
France.
Education
Lycée Charlemagne.
Honours
Broquette-Gonin prize and Montyon Prize.
Languages
French.

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Maurice Cocagnac (20 June 1924 – 18 December 2006) was a French Dominican priest (Order of Preachers), theologian, painter, writer and singer, as well as a great traveler. Between 1955 and 1960 he became especially known by the new spiritual songs he created and accompanied on guitar throughout France and Germany. He was awarded the Prix Broquette-Gonin in 1985 for his book Les Racines de l'âme indienne.

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Maurice Cocagnac (1924–2006) was a French composer, ethnologist and friar, among other activities. Born Maurice Jean Cocagnac in Tarbes, the composer died in 14th arrondissement of Paris.

Maurice Cocagnac studied at Lycée Charlemagne. The composer worked in Paris and Rome.

Languages used include French. Maurice Cocagnac received Broquette-Gonin prize and Montyon Prize.

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