Christian Dior
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Summary
Christian Dior was born on January 21, 1905[1], in Granville[2]. He died on October 24, 1957[3], in Montecatini Terme[4]. He worked as a grand couturier[5], businessperson[6], fashion designer[7], and costume designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,977 views/month, #4,268 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Q110358121[10]
- Father: Maurice[11]
- Mother: Madeleine Dior[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Field of work: fashion design[14]
- Educated at: Collège Stanislas de Paris[15], École Libre des Sciences Politiques[16]
- Notable work: Christian Dior[17]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Family: Famille Dior[22]
- Commons category: Christian Dior[23]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[24]
- Residence: vila Les Rhumbs[25]
- Handedness: right-handedness[26]
- Family name: Dior[27]
- Given name: Christian[28]
- Official website: https://www.dior.com[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Christian Dior[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Partner in business or sport: Jean-Claude Champagnat[32]
- Participant in: All that Glitters[33], Sprekende juwelen – de keuze van Martijn Akkerman[34]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Black-and-White[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[36], Japanese[37]
- Name in native language: Christian Dior[38]
- Owner of: Château de La Colle Noire[39]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Christian Dior include he[40], a business[41], in France[42], founded in 1946[43], headquartered in Paris[44].
Why It Matters
Christian Dior has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
He is credited with the discovery of A-line[47], a silhouette[48], founded in 1955[49]. Entities named for him include he[40], a business[41], in France[42], founded in 1946[43], headquartered in Paris[44].
FAQs
Where was Christian Dior born?
Christian Dior's place of birth was Granville[2].
Where did Christian Dior die?
Christian Dior passed away in Montecatini Terme[4].
Who were Christian Dior's parents?
Christian Dior's father was Maurice[11]. Christian Dior's mother was Madeleine Dior[12].
What did Christian Dior do for work?
Christian Dior worked as a grand couturier[5], businessperson[6], fashion designer[7], and costume designer[8].
Where did Christian Dior go to school?
Christian Dior was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[15] and École Libre des Sciences Politiques[16].
What awards did Christian Dior receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[19], and Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy[20].
What did Christian Dior discover?
Christian Dior is credited as discoverer of A-line[47].