Azzedine Alaïa

French-Tunisian fashion designer (1935-2017)
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Azzedine Alaïa
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Azzedine Alaïa

Summary

Azzedine Alaïa is a human[1]. He was born in Tunis[2]. He was born on February 26, 1935[3]. He died in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on November 18, 2017[5]. He worked as a grand couturier[6], collector[7], and fashion designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,925 views/month, #6,588 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Azzedine Alaïa's place of birth was Tunis[2].
  • Azzedine Alaïa died in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Azzedine Alaïa passed away in Paris[10].
  • Azzedine Alaïa was born on February 26, 1935[3].
  • Azzedine Alaïa was born on February 1935[11].
  • Azzedine Alaïa was born on 1940[12].
  • Azzedine Alaïa died on November 18, 2017[5].
  • Azzedine Alaïa died on January 1, 2017[13].
  • Burial took place at Sidi Bou Said[14].
  • Azzedine Alaïa held citizenship in France[15].
  • Azzedine Alaïa held citizenship in French protectorate of Tunisia[16].
  • Azzedine Alaïa held citizenship in Tunisia[17].
  • Azzedine Alaïa's professions included grand couturier[6].
  • Azzedine Alaïa's professions included collector[7].
  • Azzedine Alaïa worked as a fashion designer[8].
  • Azzedine Alaïa's field of work was fashion design[18].
  • Azzedine Alaïa's field of work was fashion[19].
  • Azzedine Alaïa's field of work was collecting[20].
  • Azzedine Alaïa's education included a stint at Tunis Institute of Fine Arts[21].
  • Azzedine Alaïa received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Azzedine Alaïa is recorded as male[23].
  • Azzedine Alaïa's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Azzedine Alaïa's Commons category is recorded as Azzedine Alaïa[25].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
  • Azzedine Alaïa's family name is recorded as Alaia[27].

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Origins and Family

Azzedine Alaïa was born in Tunis[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 26, 1935[3], February 1935[11], and 1940[12].

Education

Azzedine Alaïa's education included a stint at Tunis Institute of Fine Arts[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include grand couturier[6], collector[7], and fashion designer[8]. Fields of work include fashion design[18], a creative industries[28]; fashion[19]; and collecting[20].

Recognition

Azzedine Alaïa received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 18, 2017[5] and January 1, 2017[13]. Recorded place of death include 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[29], in France[30], founded in 1860[31] and Paris[10], a commune of France[32], in France[33], founded in -0300[34]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26]. Burial took place at Sidi Bou Said[14].

Why It Matters

Azzedine Alaïa ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,925 views/month, #6,588 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Azzedine Alaïa born?

Born in Tunis[2], Azzedine Alaïa…

Where did Azzedine Alaïa die?

Azzedine Alaïa passed away in 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Azzedine Alaïa do for work?

Azzedine Alaïa worked as grand couturier[6], collector[7], and fashion designer[8].

Where did Azzedine Alaïa go to school?

Azzedine Alaïa was educated at Tunis Institute of Fine Arts[21].

What awards did Azzedine Alaïa receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . lesinrocks.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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