Paul de Choudens
1850–1925 (age 75)
Biography
Paul de Choudens (1850–1925) was a poet and music publisher whose advocacy for lyricism and theatrical song helped weave the sensibilities of poetry into the soundscapes of the French stage.
He remains honored at Père Lachaise for the manuscripts and melodies he shepherded, ensuring that words and notes continued to speak to generations of listeners.