Abel Decaux

French organist and composer
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Abel Decaux

Summary

Abel Decaux is a human[1]. His place of birth was Auffay[2]. He was born on February 11, 1869[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on March 19, 1943[5]. He worked as an organist[6], composer[7], and music educator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Abel Decaux was born in Auffay[2].
  • Abel Decaux died in Paris[4].
  • Abel Decaux was born on February 11, 1869[3].
  • Abel Decaux died on March 19, 1943[5].
  • Abel Decaux held citizenship in France[10].
  • Abel Decaux's professions included organist[6].
  • Abel Decaux's professions included composer[7].
  • Abel Decaux's professions included music educator[8].
  • Abel Decaux was employed by Eastman School of Music[11].
  • Abel Decaux's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[12].
  • A notable student of Abel Decaux was Jesús Guridi Bidaola[13].
  • A notable student of Abel Decaux was Omer Létourneau[14].
  • A notable student of Abel Decaux was Edward Shippen Barnes[15].
  • Abel Decaux received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Abel Decaux is recorded as male[17].
  • Abel Decaux's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Abel Decaux is associated with the classical music movement[19].
  • Abel Decaux's genre is classical music[20].
  • Abel Decaux's Commons category is recorded as Abel Decaux[21].
  • Abel Decaux's family name is recorded as Decaux[22].
  • Abel Decaux's given name is recorded as Abel[23].
  • Abel Decaux studied under Théodore Dubois[24].
  • Abel Decaux's instrument is recorded as pipe organ[25].
  • Abel Decaux's instrument is recorded as organ[26].
  • Abel Decaux's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Auffay[2], Abel Decaux… he was born on February 11, 1869[3].

Education

Abel Decaux was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[12]. He studied under Théodore Dubois[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include organist[6], composer[7], and music educator[8]. Among Abel Decaux's employers was Eastman School of Music[11]. Notable students include Jesús Guridi Bidaola[13], a composer[28], 1886–1961[29], of Spain[30], awarded the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[31]; Omer Létourneau[14], a composer[32], 1891–1983[33], of Canada[34]; and Edward Shippen Barnes[15], a composer[35], 1887–1958[36], of United States[37].

Recognition

Abel Decaux received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].

Death and Burial

Abel Decaux died on March 19, 1943[5]. He died in Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Abel Decaux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Abel Decaux born?

Born in Auffay[2], Abel Decaux…

Where did Abel Decaux die?

Abel Decaux died in Paris[4].

What did Abel Decaux do for work?

Abel Decaux worked as organist[6], composer[7], and music educator[8].

Where did Abel Decaux go to school?

Abel Decaux was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[12].

What awards did Abel Decaux receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Conservatoire de Paris
    Student Jesús Guridi Bidaola, Omer Létourneau, Edward Shippen Barnes
    Place of birth Auffay
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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