Charles Gounod
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Summary
Charles Gounod is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on June 17, 1818[3]. He passed away in Saint-Cloud[4]. He died on October 18, 1893[5]. He worked as a classical composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], organist[9], and composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,442 views/month, #7,048 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Charles Gounod's place of birth was Paris[2].
- Charles Gounod passed away in Saint-Cloud[4].
- Charles Gounod was born on June 17, 1818[3].
- Charles Gounod died on October 18, 1893[5].
- Burial took place at Auteuil Cemetery[12].
- Charles Gounod's father was François-Louis Gounod[13].
- Charles Gounod was married to Anna Zimmerman[14].
- A child of Charles Gounod was Jean Gounod[15].
- Charles Gounod held citizenship in France[16].
- French was Charles Gounod's native language[17].
- Charles Gounod worked as a classical composer[6].
- Charles Gounod worked as a musicologist[7].
- Charles Gounod worked as a music educator[8].
- Charles Gounod's professions included organist[9].
- Charles Gounod's professions included composer[10].
- Charles Gounod held the position of chapelmaster[18].
- Charles Gounod was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[19].
- Charles Gounod's education included a stint at Lycée Saint-Louis[20].
- A notable student of Charles Gounod was Pierre-Auguste Renoir[21].
- A notable student of Charles Gounod was Spyridon Samaras[22].
- A notable student of Charles Gounod was Charles-Édouard Lefebvre[23].
- A notable student of Charles Gounod was Henri Büsser[24].
- A notable work attributed to Charles Gounod is Faust[25].
- A notable work attributed to Charles Gounod is Roméo et Juliete[26].
- A notable work attributed to Charles Gounod is Funeral March of a Marionette[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Charles Gounod was born in Paris[2]. He was born on June 17, 1818[3]. His father was François-Louis Gounod[13]. French was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at Conservatoire de Paris[19], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1795[30], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[31] and Lycée Saint-Louis[20], an educational facility[32], in France[33], founded in 1965[34]. Studied under Anton Reicha[35] and Fromental Halévy[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include classical composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], organist[9], and composer[10]. Charles Gounod held the position of chapelmaster[18]. Notable students include Pierre-Auguste Renoir[21], a painter[37], 1841–1919[38], of France[39], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[40]; Spyridon Samaras[22], a composer[41], 1861–1917[42], of Greece[43]; Charles-Édouard Lefebvre[23], a composer[44], 1843–1917[45], of France[46], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[47]; and Henri Büsser[24].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Faust[25], a dramatico-musical work[48]; Roméo et Juliete[26], a dramatico-musical work[49], founded in 1865[50]; and Funeral March of a Marionette[27], a musical work/composition[51], founded in 1872[52].
Recognition
Awards received include Prix de Rome[53], an award[54], in France[55], founded in 1663[56]; Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[57], a class of award[58], in United Kingdom[59], founded in 1871[60]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[61], a grade of an order[62], in France[63]; and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[64], a grade of an order[65], in France[66].
Personal Life
Charles Gounod was married to Anna Zimmerman[14]. A child of him was Jean Gounod[15].
Death and Burial
Charles Gounod died on October 18, 1893[5]. He passed away in Saint-Cloud[4]. The cause of death was stroke[67]. Burial took place at Auteuil Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Charles Gounod ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,442 views/month, #7,048 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
FAQs
Where was Charles Gounod born?
Charles Gounod's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Charles Gounod die?
Charles Gounod died in Saint-Cloud[4].
Who were Charles Gounod's parents?
Charles Gounod's father was François-Louis Gounod[13].
Who was Charles Gounod married to?
Charles Gounod's spouses include Anna Zimmerman[14].
What did Charles Gounod do for work?
Charles Gounod worked as classical composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], organist[9], and composer[10].
Where did Charles Gounod go to school?
Charles Gounod was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[19] and Lycée Saint-Louis[20].
What awards did Charles Gounod receive?
Honors received include Prix de Rome[53], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[57], Commander of the Legion of Honour[61], and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[64].