Erik Satie

French composer and pianist (1866-1925)
Person human Q187192
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Erik Satie

Summary

Erik Satie is a human[1]. Born in Honfleur[2], he… he was born on May 17, 1866[3]. He passed away in rue Pierre-Larousse[4]. He died on July 1, 1925[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and pianist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,717 views/month, #5,654 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Honfleur[2], Erik Satie…
  • Erik Satie passed away in rue Pierre-Larousse[4].
  • Erik Satie was born on May 17, 1866[3].
  • Erik Satie died on July 1, 1925[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of Arcueil[9].
  • Erik Satie held citizenship in France[10].
  • Erik Satie's professions included composer[6].
  • Erik Satie's professions included pianist[7].
  • Erik Satie's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[11].
  • Erik Satie was educated at Schola Cantorum de Paris[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Erik Satie is La Diva de l'Empire[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Erik Satie is Sports et divertissements[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Erik Satie is Parade[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Erik Satie is Gymnopédies[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Erik Satie is Gnossiennes[17].
  • Erik Satie was a member of Rosicrucianism[18].
  • Erik Satie is recorded as male[19].
  • Erik Satie's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Erik Satie is associated with the avant-garde movement[21].
  • Erik Satie's genre is Romantic music[22].
  • Erik Satie's genre is Impressionism[23].
  • Erik Satie's Commons category is recorded as Erik Satie[24].
  • Erik Satie's unmarried partner is recorded as Suzanne Valadon[25].
  • Erik Satie's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[26].
  • The cause of death was liver cirrhosis[27].

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Origins and Family

Erik Satie's place of birth was Honfleur[2]. He was born on May 17, 1866[3].

Education

Educated at Conservatoire de Paris[11], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1795[30], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[31] and Schola Cantorum de Paris[12], a college of music[32], in France[33], founded in 1894[34]. Erik Satie studied under Vincent d'Indy[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and pianist[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include La Diva de l'Empire[13], a musical work/composition[36]; Sports et divertissements[14], a musical work/composition[37]; Parade[15], a ballet[38]; Gymnopédies[16], a musical work/composition[39]; and Gnossiennes[17], a musical series[40]. Things named for Erik Satie include 9438 Satie[41], an asteroid[42].

Death and Burial

Erik Satie died on July 1, 1925[5]. He passed away in rue Pierre-Larousse[4]. The cause of death was liver cirrhosis[27]. He is buried at Cemetery of Arcueil[9].

Why It Matters

Erik Satie ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,717 views/month, #5,654 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

He has been cited as an influence by Agnes Obel[45], a singer-songwriter[46], b. 1980[47], of Kingdom of Denmark[48], specialised in music composing[49]; Benjamin Clementine[50], a singer-songwriter[51], b. 1988[52], of United Kingdom[53], awarded the Victory of the group or artist revelation stage[54], specialised in pop music[55]; and Nicolas Jaar[56], a musician[57], b. 1990[58], of United States[59].

Entities named for him include 9438 Satie[41], an asteroid[42].

FAQs

Where was Erik Satie born?

Erik Satie was born in Honfleur[2].

Where did Erik Satie die?

Erik Satie passed away in rue Pierre-Larousse[4].

What did Erik Satie do for work?

Erik Satie worked as composer[6] and pianist[7].

Where did Erik Satie go to school?

Erik Satie was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[11] and Schola Cantorum de Paris[12].

Who did Erik Satie influence?

Erik Satie has been cited as an influence by Agnes Obel[45], Benjamin Clementine[50], and Nicolas Jaar[56].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Vital records of Paris. Retrieved . archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.
  26. [35] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [56] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [57] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [58] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [59] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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