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Victor Roger

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Victor Roger was a French composer born on July 22, 1853. He is best known for his contributions to the genre of operetta, a form of light opera popular in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Roger's work is characteristic of the Belle Époque period, reflecting the lively and entertaining style of that era.

He died on December 2, 1903, at the age of 50. Despite his relatively short life, Victor Roger made a notable impact on French musical theatre, with compositions that were well received during his lifetime.

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