Boulanger
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Georges Ernest Jean Marie 1837–91, French general and politician.
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Nadia (Juliette) 1887–1979, French musician and teacher.
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Georges (ʒɔrʒ). 1837–91, French general and minister of war (1886–87). Accused of attempting a coup d'état, he fled to Belgium, where he committed suicide
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Nadia ( Juliette ) (nadja). 1887–1979, French teacher of musical composition: her pupils included Elliott Carter, Aaron Copland, Darius Milhaud, and Virgil Thomson. She is noted also for her work in reviving the works of Monteverdi
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“We are seeing momentum there and good opportunity there,” Boulanger says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
“She mentioned Chappell Roan, who I didn’t know very well,” Boulanger said.
From Slate ● Dec. 18, 2024
In the late ’50s, Jones relocated to Paris, where he studied composition with the highly regarded teacher Nadia Boulanger and composer Olivier Messiaen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2024
“That’s a very big wake-up call” for communities that need to adapt, Boulanger said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2023
At this time he was managing director of the Mackay-Bennett Cable Company and the leader of a movement, really anti-Republican intrigue, designed to put General Boulanger, Minister of War, at the head of the State.
From Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft by Oscar S. Straus
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