Calixa Lavallée

Canadian composer (1842-1891)
Person human Q1027051
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Calixa Lavallée

Summary

Calixa Lavallée is a human[1]. Born in Verchères[2], he… he was born on December 28, 1842[3]. He passed away in Boston[4]. He died on January 21, 1891[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], conductor[8], musicologist[9], and songwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Verchères[2], Calixa Lavallée…
  • Calixa Lavallée passed away in Boston[4].
  • Calixa Lavallée was born on December 28, 1842[3].
  • Calixa Lavallée died on January 21, 1891[5].
  • Burial took place at Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery[12].
  • Calixa Lavallée held citizenship in Canada[13].
  • Calixa Lavallée is identified as part of the French Canadians ethnic group[14].
  • Calixa Lavallée's professions included composer[6].
  • Calixa Lavallée's professions included pianist[7].
  • Calixa Lavallée's professions included conductor[8].
  • Calixa Lavallée's professions included musicologist[9].
  • Calixa Lavallée's professions included songwriter[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Calixa Lavallée is O Canada[15].
  • Calixa Lavallée received the Person of National Historic Significance[16].
  • Calixa Lavallée is recorded as male[17].
  • Calixa Lavallée's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Calixa Lavallée's genre is opera[19].
  • Calixa Lavallée's Commons category is recorded as Calixa Lavallée[20].
  • Calixa Lavallée was part of the conflict American Civil War[21].
  • Calixa Lavallée's family name is recorded as Lavallée[22].
  • Calixa Lavallée's given name is recorded as Calixa[23].
  • Calixa Lavallée's instrument is recorded as piano[24].
  • Calixa Lavallée's described by source is recorded as Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[25].
  • Calixa Lavallée's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Calixa Lavallée's Commons Creator page is recorded as Calixa Lavallée[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Calixa Lavallée's place of birth was Verchères[2]. He was born on December 28, 1842[3]. He is identified as part of the French Canadians ethnic group[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], conductor[8], musicologist[9], and songwriter[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Calixa Lavallée is O Canada[15]. Things named for him include Calixa-Lavallée Award[28], an award[29], in Canada[30].

Recognition

Calixa Lavallée received the Person of National Historic Significance[16].

Death and Burial

Calixa Lavallée died on January 21, 1891[5]. He died in Boston[4]. Burial took place at Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Calixa Lavallée ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include Calixa-Lavallée Award[28], an award[29], in Canada[30].

FAQs

Where was Calixa Lavallée born?

Born in Verchères[2], Calixa Lavallée…

Where did Calixa Lavallée die?

Calixa Lavallée passed away in Boston[4].

What did Calixa Lavallée do for work?

Calixa Lavallée worked as composer[6], pianist[7], conductor[8], musicologist[9], and songwriter[10].

What awards did Calixa Lavallée receive?

Honors received include Person of National Historic Significance[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . thecanadianencyclopedia.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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