There are several synonyms for the famous French composer Georges Bizet, who is best known for his opera, Carmen. Some common variations of his name include Georges Alexandre Cesar Leopold Bizet and Alexandre-Cesar-Leopold Bizet. Additionally, he is sometimes referred to simply as Bizet or by his initials, G.B. Bizet was born in 1838 in France and began composing at a young age. While he wrote many works, Carmen remains his most famous and beloved composition. Bizet's life was tragically cut short at the age of 36, but his legacy lives on through his music and his influence on later composers.