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Claude François

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Singer

Claude François

French pop singer, songwriter and dancer (1939 to 1978)

Claude François was born on February 1, 1939 and died on March 11, 1978, aged 39.

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Born
February 1, 1939, Ismailia
Died
March 11, 1978
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Country
France
Known as
Singer

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  • Claude François was born on a Wednesday.
  • Claude François would have turned 87 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: August 1. Birthstone: Amethyst.
  • Claude François belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Claude François born?

Claude François was born on February 1, 1939 and died on March 11, 1978, aged 39.

What is Claude François’s zodiac sign?

Aquarius, born February 1.

Does Claude François have an official website?

Yes: claudefrancois.fr.