Édith Piaf
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Édith Piaf
Summary
Édith Piaf is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], she… she was born on December 19, 1915[3]. She passed away in Grasse[4]. She died on October 10, 1963[5]. She worked as a singer[6], actor[7], recording artist[8], chansonnier[9], and street artist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135,502 views/month, #4,022 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Édith Piaf's place of birth was Paris[2].
- Édith Piaf passed away in Grasse[4].
- Édith Piaf died in 16th arrondissement of Paris[12].
- Édith Piaf was born on December 19, 1915[3].
- Édith Piaf died on October 10, 1963[5].
- Édith Piaf died on October 11, 1963[13].
- Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[14].
- Édith Piaf is buried at Grave of Gassion-Piaf[15].
- Édith Piaf's father was Louis Gassion[16].
- Édith Piaf's mother was Line Marsa[17].
- Édith Piaf was married to Jacques Pills[18].
- Édith Piaf was married to Théophanis Lamboukas[19].
- A child of Édith Piaf was Marcelle Dupont[20].
- Édith Piaf held citizenship in France[21].
- French was Édith Piaf's native language[22].
- Édith Piaf's professions included singer[6].
- Édith Piaf's professions included actor[7].
- Édith Piaf's professions included recording artist[8].
- Édith Piaf worked as a chansonnier[9].
- Édith Piaf's professions included street artist[10].
- Édith Piaf worked as a songwriter[23].
- A notable work attributed to Édith Piaf is La Vie en rose[24].
- A notable work attributed to Édith Piaf is Milord[25].
- A notable work attributed to Édith Piaf is Non, je ne regrette rien[26].
- Édith Piaf received the Grammy Hall of Fame[27].
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Origins and Family
Édith Piaf's place of birth was Paris[2]. She was born on December 19, 1915[3]. Her father was Louis Gassion[16]. Her mother was Line Marsa[17]. French was her native language[22].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6], actor[7], recording artist[8], chansonnier[9], street artist[10], and songwriter[23].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include La Vie en rose[24], a musical work/composition[28]; Milord[25], a song[29]; and Non, je ne regrette rien[26], a musical work/composition[30]. Things named for Édith Piaf include Musée Édith Piaf[31], a private museum[32], in France[33], founded in 1977[34]; place Édith-Piaf[35], a square[36], in France[37], founded in 1978[38]; 3772 Piaf[39], an asteroid[40]; and Piaf[41], a crater[42].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Hall of Fame[27], an award[43], founded in 1973[44]; silver record[45], a music recording sales certification[46]; gold record[47], a music recording sales certification[48]; and platinum record[49], a music recording sales certification[50].
Personal Life
Spouses include Jacques Pills[18], a singer[51], 1906–1970[52], of France[53] and Théophanis Lamboukas[19], an actor[54], 1936–1970[55], of France[56]. A child of Édith Piaf was Marcelle Dupont[20].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include October 10, 1963[5] and October 11, 1963[13]. Recorded place of death include Grasse[4], a commune of France[57], in France[58] and 16th arrondissement of Paris[12], a municipal arrondissement of France[59], in France[60], founded in 1860[61]. The cause of death was internal bleeding[62]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[14] and Grave of Gassion-Piaf[15].
Why It Matters
Édith Piaf ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135,502 views/month, #4,022 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] She is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
She has been cited as an influence by Céline Dion[65], a singer[66], b. 1968[67], of Canada[68], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[69]; Barbara Pravi[70], a singer-songwriter[71], b. 1993[72], of France[73], awarded the Victory of the female revelation[74]; and Paco Ibáñez[75], a singer[76], b. 1934[77], of Spain[78], awarded the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[79].
Entities named for her include Musée Édith Piaf[31], a private museum[32], in France[33], founded in 1977[34]; place Édith-Piaf[35], a square[36], in France[37], founded in 1978[38]; 3772 Piaf[39], an asteroid[40]; and Piaf[41], a crater[42].
FAQs
Where was Édith Piaf born?
Born in Paris[2], Édith Piaf…
Where did Édith Piaf die?
Édith Piaf died in Grasse[4].
Who were Édith Piaf's parents?
Édith Piaf's father was Louis Gassion[16]. Édith Piaf's mother was Line Marsa[17].
Who was Édith Piaf married to?
Édith Piaf's spouses include Jacques Pills[18] and Théophanis Lamboukas[19].
What did Édith Piaf do for work?
Édith Piaf worked as singer[6], actor[7], recording artist[8], chansonnier[9], and street artist[10].
What awards did Édith Piaf receive?
Honors received include Grammy Hall of Fame[27], silver record[45], gold record[47], and platinum record[49].
Who did Édith Piaf influence?
Édith Piaf has been cited as an influence by Céline Dion[65], Barbara Pravi[70], and Paco Ibáñez[75].