Hippolyte-Andre-Baptiste Chelard

Hippolyte-Andre-Baptiste Chelard was a French composer born on February 1, 1789. He lived during the late Classical and early Romantic periods of music history. Chelard contributed to the musical landscape of 19th-century France, composing works that reflected the stylistic transitions of his era.

He died on February 12, 1861, at the age of 72. While not widely known today, Chelard's compositions are part of the broader tapestry of French Romantic music.