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Summary
Camille Saint-Saëns was born on October 9, 1835[1], in 11th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on December 16, 1921[3], in Algiers[4]. He worked as a composer[5], organist[6], conductor[7], pianist[8], and music critic[9]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,930 views/month, #6,064 of 1,000,298).[10]
Notable work: Piano Concerto No. 1[20], Piano Concerto No. 2[21], Symphony No. 3[22], Danse macabre[23], The Carnival of the Animals[24]
Award received: Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[27], Commander of the Legion of Honour[28], Officer of the Legion of Honour[29], Knight of the Legion of Honour[30], Pour le Mérite[31], Royal Victorian Order[32], honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[33], Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[34], Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles[35]
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Things named for Camille Saint-Saëns include 5210 Saint-Saëns[61].
Why It Matters
Camille Saint-Saëns has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 112 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
He has been cited as an influence by Gabriel Fauré[64], a university teacher[65], 1845–1924[66], of France[67], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[68].
Entities named for him include 5210 Saint-Saëns[61].
FAQs
Where was Camille Saint-Saëns born?
Camille Saint-Saëns was born in 11th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Camille Saint-Saëns's spouses include Marie-Laure Truffot[12].
What did Camille Saint-Saëns do for work?
Camille Saint-Saëns worked as a composer[5], organist[6], conductor[7], pianist[8], and music critic[9].
Where did Camille Saint-Saëns go to school?
Camille Saint-Saëns was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[17].
What awards did Camille Saint-Saëns receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[27], and Commander of the Legion of Honour[28].
Who did Camille Saint-Saëns influence?
Camille Saint-Saëns has been cited as an influence by Gabriel Fauré[64].
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APA4ort.xyz Knowledge Graph. (2026). Camille Saint-Saëns. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://4ort.xyz/entity/camille-saint-saens
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