André Bloch

French composer (1873–1960)
Person human Q517153
André Bloch
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André Bloch

Summary

André Bloch is a human[1]. Born in Wissembourg[2], he… he was born on January 14, 1873[3]. He passed away in Viry-Châtillon[4]. He died on August 7, 1960[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], music professor[8], and astronomer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • André Bloch's place of birth was Wissembourg[2].
  • André Bloch passed away in Viry-Châtillon[4].
  • André Bloch was born on January 14, 1873[3].
  • André Bloch died on August 7, 1960[5].
  • André Bloch held citizenship in France[11].
  • André Bloch's professions included composer[6].
  • André Bloch's professions included musicologist[7].
  • André Bloch worked as a music professor[8].
  • André Bloch's professions included astronomer[9].
  • André Bloch was employed by Conservatoire de Paris[12].
  • Among André Bloch's employers was Astronomical Society of France[13].
  • André Bloch's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[14].
  • A notable student of André Bloch was Suzanne Sohet[15].
  • André Bloch received the Legion of Honour[16].
  • André Bloch received the Prix de Rome[17].
  • André Bloch is recorded as male[18].
  • André Bloch's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • André Bloch is associated with the classical music movement[20].
  • André Bloch's genre is opera[21].
  • André Bloch's family name is recorded as Bloch[22].
  • André Bloch's given name is recorded as André[23].
  • André Bloch's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • André Bloch's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Bloch'}[25].
  • André Bloch's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'André Bloch'}[26].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[27]

  • Country: FR[28]

  • Began / founded: 1873-01-14[29]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1960-08-07[30]

  • MusicBrainz ID: b1a09f62-f199-4528-ab0a-093ec0efd79f[31]

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Origins and Family

André Bloch's place of birth was Wissembourg[2]. He was born on January 14, 1873[3].

Education

André Bloch was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], music professor[8], and astronomer[9]. Employers include Conservatoire de Paris[12], a grande école[32], in France[33], founded in 1795[34], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[35] and Astronomical Society of France[13], a learned society[36], in France[37], founded in 1887[38], headquartered in Paris[39]. A notable student of André Bloch was Suzanne Sohet[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Legion of Honour[16], a state order[40], in France[41], founded in 1802[42] and Prix de Rome[17], an award[43], in France[44], founded in 1663[45].

Death and Burial

André Bloch died on August 7, 1960[5]. He died in Viry-Châtillon[4].

Why It Matters

André Bloch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was André Bloch born?

Born in Wissembourg[2], André Bloch…

Where did André Bloch die?

André Bloch passed away in Viry-Châtillon[4].

What did André Bloch do for work?

André Bloch worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], music professor[8], and astronomer[9].

Where did André Bloch go to school?

André Bloch was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[14].

What awards did André Bloch receive?

Honors received include Legion of Honour[16] and Prix de Rome[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [27] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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