Francis Poulenc

French composer and pianist (1899–1963)
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Francis Poulenc
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Francis Poulenc

Summary

Francis Poulenc is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on January 7, 1899[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on January 30, 1963[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], and music critic[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paris[2], Francis Poulenc…
  • Francis Poulenc passed away in Paris[4].
  • Francis Poulenc was born on January 7, 1899[3].
  • Francis Poulenc died on January 30, 1963[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
  • Francis Poulenc held citizenship in France[11].
  • Francis Poulenc worked as a composer[6].
  • Francis Poulenc's professions included pianist[7].
  • Francis Poulenc worked as a music critic[8].
  • Francis Poulenc was educated at Lycée Condorcet[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Francis Poulenc is Dialogues of the Carmelites[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Francis Poulenc is La voix humaine[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Francis Poulenc is Les biches[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Francis Poulenc is Concert champêtre[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Francis Poulenc is Organ Concerto[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Francis Poulenc is Flute Sonata[18].
  • Francis Poulenc received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Francis Poulenc received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Francis Poulenc was a member of Groupe des Six[21].
  • Francis Poulenc's religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].
  • Francis Poulenc is recorded as male[23].
  • Francis Poulenc's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Francis Poulenc's sexual orientation is recorded as homosexuality[25].
  • Francis Poulenc is associated with the modernism movement[26].
  • Francis Poulenc is associated with the classical music movement[27].

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Origins and Family

Francis Poulenc's place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on January 7, 1899[3].

Education

Francis Poulenc's education included a stint at Lycée Condorcet[12]. Studied under Charles Koechlin[28], a composer[29], 1867–1950[30], of France[31], awarded the Honorary Member of the International Society for Contemporary Music[32] and Ricard Viñes[33], a pianist[34], 1875–1943[35], of Spain[36], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], and music critic[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Dialogues of the Carmelites[13], a dramatico-musical work[38]; La voix humaine[14], a dramatico-musical work[39], founded in 1958[40]; Les biches[15], a ballet[41], directed by Bronislava Nijinska[42]; Concert champêtre[16], a musical work/composition[43]; Organ Concerto[17], a musical work/composition[44]; and Flute Sonata[18], a musical work/composition[45], founded in 1956[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[47], in France[48] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[49], in France[50].

Personal Life

Francis Poulenc's religion is recorded as Catholicism[22].

Death and Burial

Francis Poulenc died on January 30, 1963[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[51]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Francis Poulenc has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Francis Poulenc born?

Born in Paris[2], Francis Poulenc…

Where did Francis Poulenc die?

Francis Poulenc died in Paris[4].

What did Francis Poulenc do for work?

Francis Poulenc worked as composer[6], pianist[7], and music critic[8].

Where did Francis Poulenc go to school?

Francis Poulenc was educated at Lycée Condorcet[12].

What awards did Francis Poulenc receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[19] and Officer of the Legion of Honour[20].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . operaworld.es. operaworld.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [27] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . Léonore database. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [51] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . culture.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  27. [28] . wikidata.org.
  28. [33] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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