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French composer Albéric Magnard is killed defending his estate against invading German soldiers.
French composer Albéric Magnard is killed defending his estate against German soldiers during WWI in 1914.
On September 3, 1914, composer Albéric Magnard confronted invading German troops at his Normandy home.
As they attempted to seize his property, Magnard closed the gates and resisted their entry.
The soldiers set fire to the château, and Magnard perished in the flames, refusing to surrender.
His tragic end cut short a promising musical career, including his Fourth Symphony in progress.
Posthumously, his works gained recognition, and his heroism inspired tributes in artistic circles.
Magnard’s legacy lives on through his compositions, combining Romantic tradition with modern harmony.
Albéric Magnard