George Enescu, Romanian violinist, pianist, composer, and conductor (d. 1955)
George Enescu (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈdʒe̯ordʒe eˈnesku] (listen); 19 August [O.S. 7 August] 1881 – 4 May 1955), known in France as Georges Enesco, was a Romanian composer, violinist, conductor and teacher. Regarded as one of the greatest musicians in Romanian history, Enescu is featured on the Romanian five lei.
1881 Aug, 19
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