Claude Ballif

French composer
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Claude Ballif

Summary

Claude Ballif is a human[1]. His place of birth was 5th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on May 22, 1924[3]. He died in Saint-Dizier[4]. He died on July 24, 2004[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pedagogue[7], music theorist[8], and music educator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Claude Ballif's place of birth was 5th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Claude Ballif passed away in Saint-Dizier[4].
  • Claude Ballif was born on May 22, 1924[3].
  • Claude Ballif died on July 24, 2004[5].
  • Claude Ballif held citizenship in France[11].
  • Claude Ballif worked as a composer[6].
  • Claude Ballif's professions included pedagogue[7].
  • Claude Ballif's professions included music theorist[8].
  • Claude Ballif worked as a music educator[9].
  • Claude Ballif held the position of Sociétaire of the Comédie-Française[12].
  • Among Claude Ballif's employers was Conservatoire de Paris[13].
  • Claude Ballif was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[14].
  • Claude Ballif's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Bordeaux Jacques Thibaud[15].
  • A notable student of Claude Ballif was Bruno Ducol[16].
  • Claude Ballif received the Commander of the National Order of Merit[17].
  • Claude Ballif received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[18].
  • Claude Ballif is recorded as male[19].
  • Claude Ballif's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Claude Ballif's genre is classical music[21].
  • Claude Ballif's Commons category is recorded as Claude Ballif[22].
  • Claude Ballif's family name is recorded as Ballif[23].
  • Claude Ballif's given name is recorded as Claude[24].
  • Claude Ballif's official website is recorded as https://www.claudeballif.com/[25].
  • Claude Ballif studied under Olivier Messiaen[26].
  • Claude Ballif's described by source is recorded as The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Claude Ballif was born in 5th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on May 22, 1924[3].

Education

Educated at Conservatoire de Paris[14], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1795[30], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[31] and Conservatoire de Bordeaux Jacques Thibaud[15], a conservatory[32], in France[33]. Claude Ballif studied under Olivier Messiaen[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pedagogue[7], music theorist[8], and music educator[9]. Claude Ballif was employed by Conservatoire de Paris[13]. He held the position of Sociétaire of the Comédie-Française[12]. A notable student of him was Bruno Ducol[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the National Order of Merit[17], a grade of an order[34], in France[35] and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[18], a grade of an order[36], in France[37].

Death and Burial

Claude Ballif died on July 24, 2004[5]. He passed away in Saint-Dizier[4].

Why It Matters

Claude Ballif ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Claude Ballif born?

Claude Ballif's place of birth was 5th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Claude Ballif die?

Claude Ballif passed away in Saint-Dizier[4].

What did Claude Ballif do for work?

Claude Ballif worked as composer[6], pedagogue[7], music theorist[8], and music educator[9].

Where did Claude Ballif go to school?

Claude Ballif was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[14] and Conservatoire de Bordeaux Jacques Thibaud[15].

What awards did Claude Ballif receive?

Honors received include Commander of the National Order of Merit[17] and Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Q80900474. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Q80900474. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . B.R.A.H.M.S.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Python72 · 2026-09-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Educated at → Conservatoire de Paris, Conservatoire de Bordeaux Jacques Thibaud
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