Francois, Claude (n:54944)
From Astro-Databank
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| born on | 1 February 1939 at 06:05 (= 06:05 AM ) | ||||
| Place | Ismailia, Egypt, 30n35, 32e16 | ||||
| Timezone | EET h2e (is standard time) | ||||
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| Astrology data |   11°24'   26°46 Asc. 29°12'
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Biography
French pop singer and songwriter born in Egypt, he wrote "Comme d'habitude, in 1967 the original version of "My Way." It caught the attention of singer Paul Anka whose version along with that of Frank Sinatra, made it an international hit.
The son of a French father and Italian mother, Claude spent his early years in Egypt, moving with his family to France when he was 17. In 1962 he had his first successful hit, "Belles, Belles, Belles."
He was accidentally electrocuted at his Paris home on March 11, 1978 when he tried to change a light bulb after stepping out of a bath.
Events
- Death by Accident 11 March 1978 (Accidentally electrocuted in Paris, age 39)
- Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1962 (First successful hit record)
Source Notes
Paddy de Jabrun quotes birth certificate
Categories
- Vocation : Entertain/Music : Song writer
- Vocation : Entertain/Music : Vocalist/ Pop, Rock, etc.
- Personal : Death : Accidental
