François Lang
French art collector and pianist (1908-1944), murdered in the Holocaust
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Summary
François Lang was born on February 27, 1908[1], in Paris[2]. He died on January 1944[3] in Auschwitz[4]. He worked as an art collector[5], pianist[6], and patron of the arts[7].
Key Facts
- Father: Alfred Lang[8]
- Mother: Esther Cahn[9]
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Educated at: Conservatoire de Paris[11]
- Award received: Croix de guerre 1939–1945[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Genre: Musique classique[14]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[15]
- Family name: Lang[16]
- Given name: François[17]
- Significant event: The Holocaust[18]
- Relative: Serge Lang[19]
- Student of: Lazare Lévy[20], Paul Paray[21], Marcel Dupré[22], Josep Iturbi Bàguena[23]
- Instrument: piano[24]
- Partner in business or sport: Florent Schmitt[25], Germaine Tailleferre[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[27]
- Name in native language: François Lang[28]
- Place of detention: Drancy concentration camp[29], Auschwitz[30]
- Sibling: Isabel Lang[31]
FAQs
Where was François Lang born?
François Lang's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did François Lang die?
François Lang passed away in Auschwitz[4].
Who were François Lang's parents?
François Lang's father was Alfred Lang[8]. François Lang's mother was Esther Cahn[9].
What did François Lang do for work?
François Lang worked as an art collector[5], pianist[6], and patron of the arts[7].
Where did François Lang go to school?
François Lang was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[11].
What awards did François Lang receive?
Honors received include Croix de guerre 1939–1945[12].