Benjamin Godard

French violinist and composer (1849–1895)
Person human Q817524
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Benjamin Godard

Summary

Benjamin Godard is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on August 18, 1849[3]. He died in Cannes[4]. He died on January 10, 1895[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and violist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (223 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Godard's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Benjamin Godard died in Cannes[4].
  • Benjamin Godard was born on August 18, 1849[3].
  • Benjamin Godard died on January 10, 1895[5].
  • Burial took place at Taverny cemetery[9].
  • Benjamin Godard held citizenship in France[10].
  • Benjamin Godard's professions included composer[6].
  • Benjamin Godard's professions included violist[7].
  • Benjamin Godard was employed by Conservatoire de Paris[11].
  • Benjamin Godard was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[12].
  • A notable student of Benjamin Godard was Eleanor Everest Freer[13].
  • A notable student of Benjamin Godard was Helena Munktell[14].
  • A notable student of Benjamin Godard was Cécile Chaminade[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Benjamin Godard is Jocelyn[16].
  • Benjamin Godard is recorded as male[17].
  • Benjamin Godard's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Benjamin Godard is associated with the classical music movement[19].
  • Benjamin Godard's genre is opera[20].
  • Benjamin Godard's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin Godard[21].
  • The cause of death was tuberculosis[22].
  • Benjamin Godard's family name is recorded as Godard[23].
  • Benjamin Godard's given name is recorded as Benjamin[24].
  • Benjamin Godard's described at URL is recorded as https://www.biografiasyvidas.com/biografia/g/godard_benjamin.htm[25].
  • Benjamin Godard's medical condition is recorded as tuberculosis[26].
  • Benjamin Godard studied under Richard Hammer[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Benjamin Godard was born in Paris[2]. He was born on August 18, 1849[3].

Education

Benjamin Godard's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[12]. Studied under Richard Hammer[27], a violinist[28], 1828–1907[29], of France[30]; Henri Vieuxtemps[31], a composer[32], 1820–1881[33], of Belgium[34]; and Napoléon Henri Reber[35], a composer[36], 1807–1880[37], of France[38], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and violist[7]. Benjamin Godard was employed by Conservatoire de Paris[11]. Notable students include Eleanor Everest Freer[13], a composer[40], 1864–1942[41], of United States[42]; Helena Munktell[14], a composer[43], 1852–1919[44], of Sweden[45]; and Cécile Chaminade[15], a pianist[46], 1857–1944[47], of France[48], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[49].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Benjamin Godard is Jocelyn[16].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Godard died on January 10, 1895[5]. He died in Cannes[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[22]. He is buried at Taverny cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Godard ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (223 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Godard born?

Benjamin Godard was born in Paris[2].

Where did Benjamin Godard die?

Benjamin Godard passed away in Cannes[4].

What did Benjamin Godard do for work?

Benjamin Godard worked as composer[6] and violist[7].

Where did Benjamin Godard go to school?

Benjamin Godard was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [7] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [31] . wikidata.org.
  27. [35] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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