Claude Debussy

Was born

Aug 22, 1862

Claude Debussy was born the 22nd of August 1862, in St. Germain-en-Laye in France.

He started classes at the conservatory

Sep 7, 1872

When he was 10 years old his musical talent was discovered by his piano teacher, and he was sent to a conservatory in Paris.

Debussy won second prize in the Prix de Rome

Jul 13, 1883

Debussy won second prize in the Prix de Rome in 1883 and then in 1884, he won first prize with his composition L'enfant prodigue.

He met and married Rosalie Texier

May 5, 1900

In 1900 he met and married Rosalie Texier. Sadly, the marriage to Rosalie Texier did not last. Debussy fell in love with singer Emma Bardac and later married her. He had a little daughter he called Chouchou and wrote some pieces especially for her.

He died

Mar 25, 1918

He died of Cancer