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Alexandre-Auguste Robineau

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Alexandre-Auguste Robineau was a French composer born on April 23, 1747. He lived during the Classical period, contributing to the musical landscape of 18th-century France. Robineau's career spanned a time of significant development in Western art music, although specific details about his compositions and roles are less widely documented.

He died on January 13, 1828, at the age of 80. His lifespan covered a dynamic era in music history, bridging the late Baroque influences and the rise of Romanticism. Robineau is recognized primarily for his work as a composer during this period.

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