Claude François
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Summary
Claude François was born on February 1, 1939[1], in Ismailia[2]. He died on March 11, 1978[3], in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a singer[5], music executive[6], photographer[7], actor[8], and singer-songwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,445 views/month, #6,986 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cimetière de Dannemois[11]
- Spouse: Janet Woollacott[12]
- Child: Claude François Jr.[13], Marc François[14], Julie Bocquet[15]
- Country of citizenship: France[16]
- Occupation: dancer[17], recording artist[18], composer[19], musician[20]
- Field of work: dance[21], singing[22], music[23]
- Educated at: Lycée Français du Caire[24], Albert I Lycée[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Genre: yé-yé[27], chanson[28], disco[29], pop music[30], ballade[31]
- Record label: Fontana Records[32], Philips Records[33], Disques Flèche[34], Phonogram International B.V.[35], Carrère[36]
- Discography: Claude François discography[37]
- Commons category: Claude François[38]
- Unmarried partner: France Gall[39], Annie Philippe[40], Isabelle Forêt[41]
- Cause of death: electrocution[42]
- Family name: François[43]
- Given name: Claude[44], Antoine[45], Marie[46]
- Pseudonym: Cloclo[47], Claudio[48]
- Official website: http://www.claudefrancois.fr[49]
- Topic's main category: Category:Claude François[50]
- Manner of death: accidental death[51]
- Instrument: voice[52]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[53]
- Birth name: Claude Antoine Marie François[54]
Why It Matters
Claude François has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
He has been cited as an influence by M. Pokora[57], a composer[58], b. 1985[59], of France[60], awarded the MTV Europe Music Award for Best French Act[61].
FAQs
Where was Claude François born?
Claude François's place of birth was Ismailia[2].
Where did Claude François die?
Claude François died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who was Claude François married to?
Claude François's spouses include Janet Woollacott[12].
What did Claude François do for work?
Claude François worked as a singer[5], music executive[6], photographer[7], actor[8], and singer-songwriter[9].
Where did Claude François go to school?
Claude François was educated at Lycée Français du Caire[24] and Albert I Lycée[25].
Who did Claude François influence?
Claude François has been cited as an influence by M. Pokora[57].