Édith Piaf
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Édith Piaf was born on December 19, 1915, in Paris [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. She died on October 10, 1963, in Grasse [1][2][3][4][17][7][15]. Piaf worked as a singer, actor, recording artist, chansonnier, street artist, and songwriter [14]. Her marriages included Jacques Pills from 1952 to 1956 and Théophanis Lamboukas from 1962 until her death [18][19]. She had one child, Marcelle Dupont [20].
Piaf’s musical genres encompassed chanson, chanson réaliste, and ballade . Her accolades included induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame, as well as silver, gold, and platinum records . She was also a member of the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis [21]. Piaf is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery [22].
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 has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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 place Édith-Piaf[31], a square[32], in France[33], founded in 1978[34]; Musée Édith Piaf[35], a private museum[36], in France[37], founded in 1977[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 has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] She is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
She has been cited as an influence by Barbara Pravi[64], a singer-songwriter[65], b. 1993[66], of France[67], awarded the Victory of the female revelation[68]; Céline Dion[69], a singer[70], b. 1968[71], of Canada[72], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[73]; and Paco Ibáñez[74], a singer[75], b. 1934[76], of Spain[77], awarded the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[78].
Entities named for her include place Édith-Piaf[31], a square[32], in France[33], founded in 1978[34]; Musée Édith Piaf[35], a private museum[36], in France[37], founded in 1977[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 Barbara Pravi[64], Céline Dion[69], and Paco Ibáñez[74].