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Born Paris, 17 December 1815.

Died Paris, 12 September 1879.

French tenor.

Gustave Roger studied in Paris under Martin, making his debut at the Opéra-Comique in 1838 (Georges in L'Eclair by Halévy). After an extensive singing career,  in most of the European centres, he taught from 1868 as a Professor at the Paris Conservatoire.

He was a principal tenor at the Opéra for a decade from 1849, creating a number of leading parts including Jean, the title role in Meyerbeer's Le Prophète. His London debut was in 1847, and he toured with Jenny Lind the following year.