Ambroise Thomas

French composer
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Ambroise Thomas
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Ambroise Thomas

Summary

Ambroise Thomas is a human[1]. Born in Metz[2], he… he was born on August 5, 1811[3]. He died in rue du Conservatoire[4]. He died on February 12, 1896[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ambroise Thomas's place of birth was Metz[2].
  • Ambroise Thomas passed away in rue du Conservatoire[4].
  • Ambroise Thomas was born on August 5, 1811[3].
  • Ambroise Thomas died on February 12, 1896[5].
  • Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[11].
  • Ambroise Thomas's father was Jean-Baptiste-Martin Thomas[12].
  • Ambroise Thomas's mother was Jeanne Marie Williaume[13].
  • Ambroise Thomas was married to Q137099451[14].
  • Ambroise Thomas held citizenship in France[15].
  • Ambroise Thomas's professions included composer[6].
  • Ambroise Thomas worked as a musicologist[7].
  • Ambroise Thomas's professions included music educator[8].
  • Ambroise Thomas worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Ambroise Thomas's field of work was performing arts[16].
  • Ambroise Thomas held the position of director[17].
  • Among Ambroise Thomas's employers was Conservatoire de Paris[18].
  • Ambroise Thomas's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[19].
  • A notable student of Ambroise Thomas was Jules Massenet[20].
  • A notable student of Ambroise Thomas was Théodore Dubois[21].
  • A notable student of Ambroise Thomas was Charles Lenepveu[22].
  • A notable student of Ambroise Thomas was Charles-Édouard Lefebvre[23].
  • A notable student of Ambroise Thomas was Albert Lavignac[24].
  • A notable student of Ambroise Thomas was Louis Diémer[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Ambroise Thomas is Mignon[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Ambroise Thomas is Hamlet[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Metz[2], Ambroise Thomas… he was born on August 5, 1811[3]. His father was Jean-Baptiste-Martin Thomas[12]. His mother was Jeanne Marie Williaume[13].

Education

Ambroise Thomas's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[19]. Studied under Pierre-Joseph-Guillaume Zimmermann[28], Jean-Baptiste-Martin Thomas[29], Jeanne Marie Williaume[30], Friedrich Kalkbrenner[31], Victor Dourlen[32], and Jean-François Le Sueur[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9]. Ambroise Thomas's field of work was performing arts[16]. He was employed by Conservatoire de Paris[18]. He held the position of director[17]. Notable students include Jules Massenet[20], a composer[34], 1842–1912[35], of France[36], awarded the Prix de Rome[37]; Théodore Dubois[21], a composer[38], 1837–1924[39], of France[40], awarded the Prix de Rome[41]; Charles Lenepveu[22], a composer[42], 1840–1910[43], of France[44], awarded the Prix de Rome[45]; Charles-Édouard Lefebvre[23], a composer[46], 1843–1917[47], of France[48], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[49]; Albert Lavignac[24]; and Louis Diémer[25].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Mignon[26], a dramatico-musical work[50]; Hamlet[27], a dramatico-musical work[51]; Le Caïd[52], a dramatico-musical work[53]; and Françoise de Rimini[54], a dramatico-musical work[55].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[56], a grade of an order[57], in France[58]; Prix de Rome[59], an award[60], in France[61], founded in 1663[62]; and resident at the Villa Medici[63], an award[64], in France[65].

Personal Life

Ambroise Thomas was married to Q137099451[14].

Death and Burial

Ambroise Thomas died on February 12, 1896[5]. He passed away in rue du Conservatoire[4]. He is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Ambroise Thomas ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (128 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

Works attributed to him include Françoise de Rimini[68], a dramatico-musical work[69].

FAQs

Where was Ambroise Thomas born?

Ambroise Thomas's place of birth was Metz[2].

Where did Ambroise Thomas die?

Ambroise Thomas died in rue du Conservatoire[4].

Who were Ambroise Thomas's parents?

Ambroise Thomas's father was Jean-Baptiste-Martin Thomas[12]. Ambroise Thomas's mother was Jeanne Marie Williaume[13].

Who was Ambroise Thomas married to?

Ambroise Thomas's spouses include Q137099451[14].

What did Ambroise Thomas do for work?

Ambroise Thomas worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Ambroise Thomas go to school?

Ambroise Thomas was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[19].

What awards did Ambroise Thomas receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[56], Prix de Rome[59], and resident at the Villa Medici[63].

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  1. [2] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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