Andrés Segovia
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Summary
Andrés Segovia was born on February 21, 1893[1], in Linares[2]. He died on June 2, 1987[3], in Madrid[4]. He worked as a music educator[5], composer[6], classical guitarist[7], teacher[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,015 views/month, #6,916 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: February 28, 1890[11]
- Date of death: June 3, 1987[12]
- Spouse: Francesca Madriguera i Rodon[13]
- Child: Carlos Andrés Segovia[14]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[15]
- Native language: Spanish[16]
- Occupation: guitarist[17]
- Position held: Académico de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando[18]
- Educated at: Real Conservatorio Superior de Música de Granada[19]
- Student: Evangelos Asimakopoulos[20], Liza Zoi[21], Evangelos Boudounis[22]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[23], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[24], Léonie Sonning Music Prize[25], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[26], Dearest Son of Andalusia[27], honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[28], honorary doctorate of the University of Cadiz[29], honorary doctorate of the University of Santiago de Compostela[30], honorary doctorate of the University of Granada[31], Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[32], Ernst von Siemens Music Prize[33], Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Beneficence[34], Medal of Work Merit[35], Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[36]
- Member of: Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando[37], Real Academia de Bellas Artes de Nuestra Señora de las Angustias[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Genre: classical music[40]
- Commons category: Andrés Segovia[41]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[42]
- Family name: Segovia[43]
- Given name: Andrés[44]
- Student of: Miguel Llobet[45]
- Manner of death: natural causes[46]
- Instrument: classical guitar[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Andrés Segovia include 3822 Segovia[48], an asteroid[49].
Why It Matters
Andrés Segovia has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
He has been cited as an influence by Julian Bream[52], a guitarist[53], 1933–2020[54], of United Kingdom[55], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[56].
Entities named for him include 3822 Segovia[48], an asteroid[49].
FAQs
Where was Andrés Segovia born?
Andrés Segovia was born in Linares[2].
Where did Andrés Segovia die?
Andrés Segovia passed away in Madrid[4].
Who was Andrés Segovia married to?
Andrés Segovia's spouses include Francesca Madriguera i Rodon[13].
What did Andrés Segovia do for work?
Andrés Segovia worked as a music educator[5], composer[6], classical guitarist[7], teacher[8], and musician[9].
Where did Andrés Segovia go to school?
Andrés Segovia was educated at Real Conservatorio Superior de Música de Granada[19].
What awards did Andrés Segovia receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[23], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[24], Léonie Sonning Music Prize[25], and Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[26].
Who did Andrés Segovia influence?
Andrés Segovia has been cited as an influence by Julian Bream[52].