When did Jean Philippe Rameau die?

What was Jean-Philippe Rameau famous for?

Jean-Philippe Rameau, (baptized September 25, 1683, Dijon, France—died September 12, 1764, Paris), French composer of the late Baroque period, best known today for his harpsichord music, operas, and works in other theatrical genres but in his lifetime also famous as a music theorist.

How many operas did Rameau compose?

Rameau continued to compose opera until near the end of his life, finishing more than twenty. Some of the more successful works include Pygmalion, Castor et Pollux and Les Indes Galantes.