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Adolphe Adam

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Personal details and public facts.

Profession
Composer
Died
May 3, 1856
Zodiac
Leo
Born in
France
About
Best known for his 1844 Christmas carol "Minuit, chrétiens!" It was later given English lyrics and popularized as "O Holy Night" in 1847.
Family
His father Jean-Louis Adam was a pianist and teacher who taught at the Paris Conservatoire. His father did not encourage his musical career after he came in second for the Prix de Rome.

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