Henri Contet
French composer (1904–1998)
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Henri Contet (1904–1998) was a French engineer, film critic, actor, lyricist and journalist. He was born on 8 May 1904 in Anost (Saône-et-Loire) and died on 15 April 1998 in Paris' seventh arrondissement.[1] He wrote over 1,000 songs for singers including Édith Piaf, Yves Montand, Mireille Mathieu and Ute Lemper.[2][3] He was awarded the Legion of honor in 1956.[4]
Born8 May 1904
Anost, Saône-et-Loire, France
Died15 April 1998 (aged 93)
7th arrondissement of Paris, Île-de-France, France
OccupationComposer
KnownforLyricist for Édith Piaf
Henri Contet | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 May 1904 Anost, Saône-et-Loire, France |
| Died | 15 April 1998 (aged 93) 7th arrondissement of Paris, Île-de-France, France |
| Occupation | Composer |
| Known for | Lyricist for Édith Piaf |
| Honours | Legion of Honor (1956) |