Ernest Gagnon (7 November 1834 – 15 September 1915) was a Canadian folklorist, composer, and organist. He is best known for compiling a large amount of French Canadian folk music which he published as Chansons populaires du Canada in 1865–1867. He was greatly admired for his virtuoso performances on the organ and was also considered an expert at plainsong accompaniment.
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Date of birth | 7 November 1834
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Place of birth | Rivière-du-Loup
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Date of death | 15 September 1915
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Age | 80 (age at death)
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