Jacques Brel

Jacques Romain Georges Brel was a Belgian singer and actor who composed and performed theatrical songs. He generated a large, devoted following—initially in Belgium and France, but later throughout... Wikipedia

  • Born:  Jacques Romain Georges Brel, April 08, 1929, Schaerbeek, Brussels, Belgium
  • Age at death:  49 years
  • Died:  October 09, 1978, Bobigny, France
  • Resting place:  Calvary Cemetery
  • Other names:  Le Grand Jacques ("The Great Jacques")
  • Occupation:  Singer, actor
  • Years active:  1953–1978
  • Spouse(s):  Thérèse "Miche" Michielsen (m. 1950)
  • Children:  3
  • Website:  jacquesbrel.be/en
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo