Augusta Holmès

French composer of British-Irish origin
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Augusta Holmès

Summary

Augusta Holmès is a human[1]. She was born in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[2]. She was born on December 16, 1847[3]. She passed away in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4]. She died on January 28, 1903[5]. She worked as a classical composer[6], pianist[7], poet[8], writer[9], and composer[10]. She has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Augusta Holmès was born in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Augusta Holmès passed away in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Augusta Holmès was born on December 16, 1847[3].
  • Augusta Holmès died on January 28, 1903[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of Saint-Louis, Versailles[12].
  • Burial took place at grave of Augusta Holmès[13].
  • Among Augusta Holmès's spouses was Catulle Mendès[14].
  • A child of Augusta Holmès was Jeanne Huguette Olga Mendès[15].
  • A child of Augusta Holmès was Hélyonne Mendès[16].
  • A child of Augusta Holmès was Marie Anne Claudine Mendès[17].
  • A child of Augusta Holmès was Raphaël Henri Mendès[18].
  • Augusta Holmès held citizenship in France[19].
  • Augusta Holmès held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[20].
  • Augusta Holmès worked as a classical composer[6].
  • Augusta Holmès worked as a pianist[7].
  • Augusta Holmès's professions included poet[8].
  • Augusta Holmès's professions included writer[9].
  • Augusta Holmès's professions included composer[10].
  • Augusta Holmès's field of work was piano repertoire[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Augusta Holmès is La Montagne noire[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Augusta Holmès is Les Argonautes[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Augusta Holmès is Lutèce[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Augusta Holmès is Roland furieux[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Augusta Holmès is Irlande[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Augusta Holmès is Andromède[27].

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Origins and Family

Augusta Holmès's place of birth was former 1st arrondissement of Paris[2]. She was born on December 16, 1847[3].

Education

Studied under Antoine Guillot de Sainbris[28], a violist[29], 1820–1887[30], of France[31]; César Franck[32], a composer[33], 1822–1890[34], of United Kingdom of the Netherlands[35], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[36]; and Hyacinthe Klosé[37], a composer[38], 1808–1880[39], of France[40], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[41], specialised in clarinet performance[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical composer[6], pianist[7], poet[8], writer[9], and composer[10]. Augusta Holmès's field of work was piano repertoire[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include La Montagne noire[22], a dramatico-musical work[43]; Les Argonautes[23], a musical work/composition[44]; Lutèce[24], a musical work/composition[45]; Roland furieux[25], a musical work/composition[46]; Irlande[26], a musical work/composition[47]; and Andromède[27], a musical work/composition[48].

Recognition

Augusta Holmès received the Officier de l'Instruction publique[49].

Personal Life

Among Augusta Holmès's spouses was Catulle Mendès[14]. Children include Jeanne Huguette Olga Mendès[15], a school teacher[50], 1872–1964[51], of France[52]; Hélyonne Mendès[16], 1879–1955[53], of France[54]; Marie Anne Claudine Mendès[17], 1876–1937[55], of France[56]; and Raphaël Henri Mendès[18], 1870–1896[57], of France[58].

Death and Burial

Augusta Holmès died on January 28, 1903[5]. She passed away in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[59]. Recorded place of burial include Cemetery of Saint-Louis, Versailles[12] and grave of her[13].

Why It Matters

Augusta Holmès has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] She is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

Where was Augusta Holmès born?

Augusta Holmès was born in former 1st arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Augusta Holmès die?

Augusta Holmès died in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Augusta Holmès married to?

Augusta Holmès's spouses include Catulle Mendès[14].

What did Augusta Holmès do for work?

Augusta Holmès worked as classical composer[6], pianist[7], poet[8], writer[9], and composer[10].

What awards did Augusta Holmès receive?

Honors received include Officier de l'Instruction publique[49].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [49] . wikidata.org.
  19. [59] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  28. [28] . wikidata.org.
  29. [32] . Présence Compositrices. wikidata.org.
  30. [37] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  24. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  26. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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