Ernest Guiraud

French composer and music teacher (1837-1892)
Person human Q727341
Ernest Guiraud
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Ernest Guiraud

Summary

Ernest Guiraud is a human[1]. He was born in New Orleans[2]. He was born on June 23, 1837[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on May 6, 1892[5]. He worked as a composer[6], choreographer[7], pedagogue[8], university teacher[9], and pianist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ernest Guiraud was born in New Orleans[2].
  • Ernest Guiraud died in Paris[4].
  • Ernest Guiraud was born on June 23, 1837[3].
  • Ernest Guiraud was born on June 26, 1837[12].
  • Ernest Guiraud died on May 6, 1892[5].
  • Ernest Guiraud is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].
  • Ernest Guiraud's father was Jean-Baptiste Guiraud[14].
  • Ernest Guiraud's mother was Adélaïde Croisilles[15].
  • Ernest Guiraud held citizenship in France[16].
  • Ernest Guiraud's professions included composer[6].
  • Ernest Guiraud worked as a choreographer[7].
  • Ernest Guiraud worked as a pedagogue[8].
  • Ernest Guiraud worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Ernest Guiraud worked as a pianist[10].
  • Ernest Guiraud worked as a music educator[17].
  • Among Ernest Guiraud's employers was Conservatoire de Paris[18].
  • Ernest Guiraud was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[19].
  • A notable student of Ernest Guiraud was Maurice Emmanuel[20].
  • A notable student of Ernest Guiraud was Paul Dukas[21].
  • A notable student of Ernest Guiraud was Edmond Diet[22].
  • A notable student of Ernest Guiraud was Henri Büsser[23].
  • A notable student of Ernest Guiraud was Mélanie Bonis[24].
  • A notable student of Ernest Guiraud was Jeanne Sorbier[25].
  • Ernest Guiraud received the Prix de Rome[26].
  • Ernest Guiraud received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: FR[29]

  • Began / founded: 1837-06-23[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1892-05-06[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 6f113697-a743-480a-9064-1de04c4faebf[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Ernest Guiraud was born in New Orleans[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 23, 1837[3] and June 26, 1837[12]. His father was Jean-Baptiste Guiraud[14]. His mother was Adélaïde Croisilles[15].

Education

Ernest Guiraud was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[19]. Studied under Antoine-François Marmontel[33], a pianist[34], 1816–1898[35], of France[36], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[37] and Fromental Halévy[38], a composer[39], 1799–1862[40], of France[41], awarded the Prix de Rome[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], choreographer[7], pedagogue[8], university teacher[9], pianist[10], and music educator[17]. Among Ernest Guiraud's employers was Conservatoire de Paris[18]. Notable students include Maurice Emmanuel[20], a composer[43], 1862–1938[44], of France[45], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[46]; Paul Dukas[21], a composer[47], 1865–1935[48], of France[49], awarded the Prix de Rome[50]; Edmond Diet[22], a composer[51], 1854–1924[52], awarded the officier d'académie[53]; Henri Büsser[23], a composer[54], 1872–1973[55], of France[56], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[57]; Mélanie Bonis[24], a composer[58], 1858–1937[59], of France[60]; and Jeanne Sorbier[25], a composer[61], 1854–1929[62], of France[63].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix de Rome[26], an award[64], in France[65], founded in 1663[66] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[67], in France[68].

Death and Burial

Ernest Guiraud died on May 6, 1892[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Ernest Guiraud ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was Ernest Guiraud born?

Born in New Orleans[2], Ernest Guiraud…

Where did Ernest Guiraud die?

Ernest Guiraud passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Ernest Guiraud's parents?

Ernest Guiraud's father was Jean-Baptiste Guiraud[14]. Ernest Guiraud's mother was Adélaïde Croisilles[15].

What did Ernest Guiraud do for work?

Ernest Guiraud worked as composer[6], choreographer[7], pedagogue[8], university teacher[9], and pianist[10].

Where did Ernest Guiraud go to school?

Ernest Guiraud was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[19].

What awards did Ernest Guiraud receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome[26] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].

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