Louis Charles Augustin Georges Trenet was a renowned French singer-songwriter. He was born on May 18, 1913 inย Narbonne, France and died on February 19, 2001 (age 87 years) in Crรฉteil, France.
Real Name
Louis Charles Augustin Georges Trenet
Stage Name
Charles Trenet
Nickname
“Le Fou Chantant” (The Singing Madman)
Name Meaning
The name Charles means “free man” and Trenet is a surname of French origin.
Date of birth
May 18, 1913
Death Date
February 19, 2001 (age 87 years)
Languages
French
Religion
Catholic
Ethnicity
French
Gender
Male
Orientation
Straight
Nationality
French
Zodiac Sign
Taurus
Charles Trenet Height, Weight & Physical Stats/Body Measurements & More
Charles Trenet is best known for his contributions to French music, particularly during the 1930s and 1940s. He is credited with popularizing the chanson genre, and his most famous song, “La Mer,” has been covered by numerous artists and remains a beloved French classic to this day.