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What was Poulenc's full name?

  • Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc

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Francis Jean Marcel Poulenc, a renowned French composer, was born in Paris in 1899. His full name reflects the traditional French naming convention, where the first name is the given name, followed by the middle names, which are often used as surnames. Poulenc's middle names, Jean and Marcel, were likely chosen by his parents to honor family members or saints.
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