Poster Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
By Mather Brown & William Ward [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Black History Spotlight

Black History Spotlight: Joseph Boulogne

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Joseph Boulogne was the first classical music composer of African descent written about in history books. His name changed to Le Chevalier de Saint-George when he was knighted in the French court. He was a virtuoso violinist, composer and conductor during the 18th century. When he wasn't wielding a bow or tickling the ivories, Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges was a world champion swordsman, a champion runner and pistol marksman.

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