Eugène Cormon

French dramatist and librettist (1810–1903)
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Eugène Cormon
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Eugène Cormon

Summary

Eugène Cormon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lyon[2]. He was born on May 5, 1810[3]. He died in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on March 7, 1903[5]. He worked as a playwright[6] and librettist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lyon[2], Eugène Cormon…
  • Eugène Cormon was born in rue Émile-Zola[9].
  • Eugène Cormon died in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Eugène Cormon passed away in rue Vignon[10].
  • Eugène Cormon was born on May 5, 1810[3].
  • Eugène Cormon died on March 7, 1903[5].
  • Eugène Cormon is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[11].
  • A child of Eugène Cormon was Fernand Cormon[12].
  • Eugène Cormon held citizenship in France[13].
  • Eugène Cormon worked as a playwright[6].
  • Eugène Cormon worked as a librettist[7].
  • Eugène Cormon held the position of theatrical director[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Eugène Cormon is The Two Orphans[15].
  • Eugène Cormon received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Eugène Cormon is recorded as male[17].
  • Eugène Cormon's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Eugène Cormon's Commons category is recorded as Eugène Cormon[19].
  • Eugène Cormon's family name is recorded as Cormon[20].
  • Eugène Cormon's given name is recorded as Eugène[21].
  • Eugène Cormon's pseudonym is recorded as Eugène Cormon[22].
  • Eugène Cormon's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[23].
  • Eugène Cormon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].
  • Eugène Cormon's Commons Creator page is recorded as Eugène Cormon[25].
  • Eugène Cormon's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Pierre-Étienne Piestre'}[26].
  • Eugène Cormon's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Eugène Cormon'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Lyon[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29] and rue Émile-Zola[9], a street[30], in France[31]. Eugène Cormon was born on May 5, 1810[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include playwright[6] and librettist[7]. Eugène Cormon held the position of theatrical director[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Eugène Cormon is The Two Orphans[15].

Recognition

Eugène Cormon received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].

Personal Life

A child of Eugène Cormon was Fernand Cormon[12].

Death and Burial

Eugène Cormon died on March 7, 1903[5]. Recorded place of death include 9th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[32], in France[33], founded in 1860[34] and rue Vignon[10], a street[35], in France[36], founded in 1775[37]. Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Eugène Cormon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Works attributed to him include The Two Orphans[40], a literary work[41], written by Adolphe d'Ennery[42].

FAQs

Where was Eugène Cormon born?

Eugène Cormon's place of birth was Lyon[2].

Where did Eugène Cormon die?

Eugène Cormon died in 9th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Eugène Cormon do for work?

Eugène Cormon worked as playwright[6] and librettist[7].

What awards did Eugène Cormon receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Lyon Municipal Archives. fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Vital records of Paris. archives.paris.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Lyon Municipal Archives. Retrieved . fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . fondsenligne.archives-lyon.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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