Auguste Escoffier

Summary

Auguste Escoffier is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Villeneuve-Loubet^[2]. He was born on October 28, 1846^[3]. He passed away in Monte Carlo^[4]. He died on February 12, 1935^[5]. He worked as a chef^[6], restaurateur^[7], and writer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,842 views/month, #6,435 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Villeneuve-Loubet^[2], Auguste Escoffier…
• Auguste Escoffier passed away in Monte Carlo^[4].
• Auguste Escoffier was born on October 28, 1846^[3].
• Auguste Escoffier died on February 12, 1935^[5].
• Auguste Escoffier is buried at Villeneuve-Loubet^[10].
• Auguste Escoffier held citizenship in France^[11].
• Auguste Escoffier's professions included chef^[6].
• Auguste Escoffier worked as a restaurateur^[7].
• Auguste Escoffier worked as a writer^[8].
• Auguste Escoffier's field of work was French cuisine^[12].
• Among Auguste Escoffier's employers was Hôtel Ritz Paris^[13].
• A notable student of Auguste Escoffier was Paul Jullemier^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Auguste Escoffier is Le Guide Culinaire^[15].
• Auguste Escoffier received the Officer of the Legion of Honour^[16].
• Auguste Escoffier received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[17].
• Auguste Escoffier received the Order of the Dannebrog^[18].
• Auguste Escoffier was a member of World Association of Chefs Societies^[19].
• Auguste Escoffier is recorded as male^[20].
• Auguste Escoffier's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Auguste Escoffier's Commons category is recorded as Auguste Escoffier^[22].
• Auguste Escoffier's family name is recorded as Escoffier^[23].
• Auguste Escoffier's given name is recorded as Auguste^[24].
• Auguste Escoffier's given name is recorded as Georges^[25].
• Auguste Escoffier's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Auguste Escoffier^[26].
• Auguste Escoffier's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French^[27].

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Origins and Family

Auguste Escoffier's place of birth was Villeneuve-Loubet^[2]. He was born on October 28, 1846^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chef^[6], restaurateur^[7], and writer^[8]. Auguste Escoffier's field of work was French cuisine^[12]. Among his employers was Hôtel Ritz Paris^[13]. A notable student of him was Paul Jullemier^[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Auguste Escoffier is Le Guide Culinaire^[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour^[16], a grade of an order^[28], in France^[29]; Knight of the Legion of Honour^[17], a grade of an order^[30], in France^[31]; and Order of the Dannebrog^[18], an order of merit^[32], in Denmark^[33], founded in 1671^[34].

Death and Burial

Auguste Escoffier died on February 12, 1935^[5]. He died in Monte Carlo^[4]. He is buried at Villeneuve-Loubet^[10].

Why It Matters

Auguste Escoffier ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,842 views/month, #6,435 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

He is credited with the discovery of Peach Melba^[37], founded in 1893^[38]; Melba toast^[39], founded in 1897^[40]; Cherries jubilee^[41]; Poire belle Hélène^[42], founded in 1864^[43]; and andalouse sauce^[44], a condiment^[45]. Works attributed to him include Melba toast^[46], founded in 1897^[47] and Le Guide Culinaire^[48], a literary work^[49].

FAQs

Where was Auguste Escoffier born?

Auguste Escoffier was born in Villeneuve-Loubet^[2].

Where did Auguste Escoffier die?

Auguste Escoffier died in Monte Carlo^[4].

What did Auguste Escoffier do for work?

Auguste Escoffier worked as chef^[6], restaurateur^[7], and writer^[8].

What awards did Auguste Escoffier receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour^[16], Knight of the Legion of Honour^[17], and Order of the Dannebrog^[18].

What did Auguste Escoffier discover?

Auguste Escoffier is credited as discoverer of Peach Melba^[37], Melba toast^[39], Cherries jubilee^[41], and Poire belle Hélène^[42].