Ferdinand Hérold

French composer (1791–1833)
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Ferdinand Hérold

Summary

Ferdinand Hérold is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on January 28, 1791[3]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on January 19, 1833[5]. He worked as a composer[6], choreographer[7], pianist[8], scenographer[9], and costume designer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (219 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand Hérold's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Born in 10 rue Hérold[12], Ferdinand Hérold…
  • Ferdinand Hérold passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • Ferdinand Hérold was born on January 28, 1791[3].
  • Ferdinand Hérold was born on January 1, 1791[13].
  • Ferdinand Hérold died on January 19, 1833[5].
  • Ferdinand Hérold died on January 1, 1833[14].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[15].
  • Ferdinand Hérold is buried at Grave of Hérold[16].
  • Ferdinand Hérold's father was François-Joseph Hérold[17].
  • Ferdinand Hérold's mother was Jeanne-Gabrielle Hérold[18].
  • Among Ferdinand Hérold's spouses was Adélaïde-Élise Rollet[19].
  • A child of Ferdinand Hérold was Adèle Hérold[20].
  • A child of Ferdinand Hérold was Ferdinand Hérold[21].
  • Ferdinand Hérold held citizenship in France[22].
  • French was Ferdinand Hérold's native language[23].
  • Ferdinand Hérold's professions included composer[6].
  • Ferdinand Hérold worked as a choreographer[7].
  • Ferdinand Hérold worked as a pianist[8].
  • Ferdinand Hérold worked as a scenographer[9].
  • Ferdinand Hérold's professions included costume designer[10].
  • Among Ferdinand Hérold's employers was Comédie-Italienne[24].
  • Ferdinand Hérold was employed by Opéra-Comique[25].
  • Ferdinand Hérold was employed by Paris Opera[26].
  • Ferdinand Hérold was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: FR[29]

  • Began / founded: 1791-01-28[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1833-01-19[31]

  • Genre(s): classical[32]

  • Community tags: classical, composer, french composer, to clean up[33]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 253dc0c7-4cf1-47e8-ba63-763be2dde1d6[34]

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Paris[2], a commune of France[35], in France[36], founded in -0300[37] and 10 rue Hérold[12]. Recorded date of birth include January 28, 1791[3] and January 1, 1791[13]. Ferdinand Hérold's father was François-Joseph Hérold[17]. His mother was Jeanne-Gabrielle Hérold[18]. French was his native language[23].

Education

Ferdinand Hérold was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[27]. He studied under François-Joseph Fétis[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], choreographer[7], pianist[8], scenographer[9], and costume designer[10]. Employers include Comédie-Italienne[24], a theatre building[39], in France[40]; Opéra-Comique[25], an opera company[41], in France[42], founded in 1715[43], headquartered in Paris[44]; and Paris Opera[26], an opera company[45], in France[46], founded in 1669[47], headquartered in Palais Garnier[48].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include La fille mal gardée[49], a ballet[50]; Emmeline[51], a dramatico-musical work[52]; Ludovic[53], a dramatico-musical work[54]; Zampa[55], a dramatico-musical work[56]; and Le pré aux clercs[57], a dramatico-musical work[58].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[59], a grade of an order[60], in France[61] and Prix de Rome[62], an award[63], in France[64], founded in 1663[65].

Personal Life

Ferdinand Hérold was married to Adélaïde-Élise Rollet[19]. Children include Adèle Hérold[20], 1830–1906[66] and he[21], a politician[67], 1828–1882[68], of France[69], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[70].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 19, 1833[5] and January 1, 1833[14]. Ferdinand Hérold died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[71]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[15] and Grave of Hérold[16].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand Hérold ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (219 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand Hérold born?

Ferdinand Hérold's place of birth was Paris[2].

Where did Ferdinand Hérold die?

Ferdinand Hérold died in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

Who were Ferdinand Hérold's parents?

Ferdinand Hérold's father was François-Joseph Hérold[17]. Ferdinand Hérold's mother was Jeanne-Gabrielle Hérold[18].

Who was Ferdinand Hérold married to?

Ferdinand Hérold's spouses include Adélaïde-Élise Rollet[19].

What did Ferdinand Hérold do for work?

Ferdinand Hérold worked as composer[6], choreographer[7], pianist[8], scenographer[9], and costume designer[10].

Where did Ferdinand Hérold go to school?

Ferdinand Hérold was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[27].

What awards did Ferdinand Hérold receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[59] and Prix de Rome[62].

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Class ancestry

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

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  2. [72] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [73] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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