Christian Dior

French fashion designer (1905–1957)
Person human Q159694
Christian Dior
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Christian Dior

Summary

Christian Dior is a human[1]. Born in Granville[2], he… he was born on January 21, 1905[3]. He passed away in Montecatini Terme[4]. He died on October 24, 1957[5]. He worked as a grand couturier[6], businessperson[7], fashion designer[8], and costume designer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,335 views/month, #4,268 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Christian Dior was born in Granville[2].
  • Christian Dior died in Montecatini Terme[4].
  • Christian Dior was born on January 21, 1905[3].
  • Christian Dior died on October 24, 1957[5].
  • Burial took place at Q110358121[11].
  • Christian Dior's father was Maurice[12].
  • Christian Dior's mother was Madeleine Dior[13].
  • Christian Dior held citizenship in France[14].
  • Christian Dior's professions included grand couturier[6].
  • Christian Dior's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Christian Dior worked as a fashion designer[8].
  • Christian Dior's professions included costume designer[9].
  • Christian Dior's field of work was fashion design[15].
  • Christian Dior's education included a stint at Collège Stanislas de Paris[16].
  • Christian Dior was educated at École Libre des Sciences Politiques[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Christian Dior is Christian Dior[18].
  • Christian Dior received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Christian Dior received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20].
  • Christian Dior received the Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[21].
  • Christian Dior is recorded as male[22].
  • Christian Dior's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Christian Dior's family is recorded as Q17354524[24].
  • Christian Dior's Commons category is recorded as Christian Dior[25].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
  • Christian Dior's residence is recorded as Q30259062[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Christian Dior's place of birth was Granville[2]. He was born on January 21, 1905[3]. His father was Maurice[12]. His mother was Madeleine Dior[13].

Education

Educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[16], a school[28], in France[29], founded in 1804[30] and École Libre des Sciences Politiques[17], an academic institution[31], in France[32], founded in 1872[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include grand couturier[6], businessperson[7], fashion designer[8], and costume designer[9]. Christian Dior's field of work was fashion design[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Christian Dior is he[18]. Things named for him include he[34], a business[35], in France[36], founded in 1946[37], headquartered in Paris[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[39], in France[40]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], a grade of an order[41], in Denmark[42]; and Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[21], a grade of an order[43], in Kingdom of Italy[44].

Death and Burial

Christian Dior died on October 24, 1957[5]. He passed away in Montecatini Terme[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26]. Burial took place at Q110358121[11].

Why It Matters

Christian Dior ranks in the top 0.43% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,335 views/month, #4,268 of 1,000,298).[10] He 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[34], a business[35], in France[36], founded in 1946[37], headquartered in Paris[38].

FAQs

Where was Christian Dior born?

Born in Granville[2], Christian Dior…

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[12]. Christian Dior's mother was Madeleine Dior[13].

What did Christian Dior do for work?

Christian Dior worked as grand couturier[6], businessperson[7], fashion designer[8], and costume designer[9].

Where did Christian Dior go to school?

Christian Dior was educated at Collège Stanislas de Paris[16] and École Libre des Sciences Politiques[17].

What awards did Christian Dior receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], and Knight of the Order of the Crown of Italy‎[21].

What did Christian Dior discover?

Christian Dior is credited as discoverer of A-line[47].

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Susmuffin · 2026-08-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag christian-dior
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  2. 10d ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 12d ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 7w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 7w ago · AlphaLemur · 2026-07-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Art gallery of south australia creator id 8986
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P6804]]: 8986, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/75523383|Christian Dior (#75523383)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/2467|Art Gallery of South A"
  6. 9w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 11w ago · ~2026-34290-07 · 2026-06-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Maurice
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  8. 13w ago · Mondo · 2026-05-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Slovak national library (viaf) id vtls012876377
    Occupation grand couturier, businessperson, fashion designer +1
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P7700]]: vtls012876377, Added with [[User:Bargioni/moreIdentifiers|moreIdentifiers]]"
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