Alexandre Guilmant
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Summary
Alexandre Guilmant was born on March 12, 1837[1], in Boulogne-sur-Mer[2]. He died on March 29, 1911[3], in Meudon[4]. He worked as a composer[5], organist[6], music educator[7], university teacher[8], and organ teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (664 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Occupation: editor[13], music arranger[14]
- Employer: Conservatoire de Paris[15]
- Student: Joseph Bonnet[16], Marcel Dupré[17], Déodat de Séverac[18], Félix Fourdrain[19]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Movement: classical music[22]
- Genre: symphony[23]
- Commons category: Alexandre Guilmant[24]
- Archives at: Sorbonne University[25]
- Family name: Guilmant[26]
- Given name: Alexandre[27]
- Student of: Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens[28]
- Instrument: organ[29]
- Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[30], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[32], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[33], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[35]
- Name in native language: Alexandre Guilmant[36]
Why It Matters
Alexandre Guilmant has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Alexandre Guilmant born?
Alexandre Guilmant was born in Boulogne-sur-Mer[2].
Where did Alexandre Guilmant die?
Alexandre Guilmant passed away in Meudon[4].
What did Alexandre Guilmant do for work?
Alexandre Guilmant worked as a composer[5], organist[6], music educator[7], university teacher[8], and organ teacher[9].
What awards did Alexandre Guilmant receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].