André Courrèges
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Summary
André Courrèges was born on March 9, 1923[1], in Pau[2]. He died on January 7, 2016[3], in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He worked as a grand couturier[5], engineer[6], businessperson[7], aircraft pilot[8], and fashion designer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,740 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Coqueline Courrèges[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Native language: French[13]
- Position held: chief executive officer[14]
- Educated at: School of the Parisian Couture Union[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Founder: Courrèges[17]
- Commons category: André Courrèges[18]
- Cause of death: Parkinson's disease[19]
- Family name: Courrèges[20]
- Given name: André[21]
- Official website: https://www.andrecourregespatrimoine.com/[22]
- Described at URL: https://www.modemuze.nl/blog/de-space-age-mode-van-courr%C3%A8ges[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Described by source: Modemuze[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[26]
- Birth name: André Courrèges[27]
- Name in native language: André Courrèges[28]
- Name in kana: アンドレ・クレージュ[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: NADD Wikidata project[30]
- Has works in the collection: Metropolitan Museum of Art[31]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[32]
Why It Matters
André Courrèges has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was André Courrèges born?
André Courrèges was born in Pau[2].
Where did André Courrèges die?
André Courrèges passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
Who was André Courrèges married to?
André Courrèges's spouses include Coqueline Courrèges[11].
What did André Courrèges do for work?
André Courrèges worked as a grand couturier[5], engineer[6], businessperson[7], aircraft pilot[8], and fashion designer[9].
Where did André Courrèges go to school?
André Courrèges was educated at School of the Parisian Couture Union[15].