Francisco Mignone

Francisco Mignone
Mignone in 1972
Born(1897-09-03)September 3, 1897
São Paulo, Brazil
DiedFebruary 19, 1986(1986-02-19) (aged 88)
NationalityBrazilian
EducationSão Paulo Conservatory, Milan Conservatory
OccupationComposer
AwardsBrazilian composer of the year (1968)

Francisco Paulo Mignone (September 3, 1897, São Paulo – February 19, 1986, Rio de Janeiro) was one of the most significant figures in Brazilian classical music, and one of the most significant Brazilian composers after Heitor Villa-Lobos. In 1968 he was chosen as Brazilian composer of the year.