Gaston Méliès

French film director (1852–1915)
Person human Q1337597
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Gaston Méliès

Summary

Gaston Méliès is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on February 12, 1852[3]. He passed away in Ajaccio[4]. He died on April 9, 1915[5]. He worked as a film director[6], film producer[7], actor[8], businessperson[9], and entrepreneur[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gaston Méliès was born in Paris[2].
  • Gaston Méliès passed away in Ajaccio[4].
  • Gaston Méliès was born on February 12, 1852[3].
  • Gaston Méliès died on April 9, 1915[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint-Vincent Cemetery[12].
  • Among Gaston Méliès's spouses was Hortense de Mirmont[13].
  • Gaston Méliès held citizenship in France[14].
  • Gaston Méliès's professions included film director[6].
  • Gaston Méliès worked as a film producer[7].
  • Gaston Méliès worked as an actor[8].
  • Gaston Méliès worked as a businessperson[9].
  • Gaston Méliès's professions included entrepreneur[10].
  • Gaston Méliès is recorded as male[15].
  • Gaston Méliès's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Gaston Méliès's Commons category is recorded as Gaston Méliès[17].
  • The cause of death was foodborne illness[18].
  • Gaston Méliès's given name is recorded as Gaston[19].
  • Gaston Méliès's work location is recorded as United States[20].
  • Gaston Méliès's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Gaston Méliès's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Gaston Méliès's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Gaston Méliès'}[23].
  • Gaston Méliès's sibling is recorded as Georges Méliès[24].
  • Gaston Méliès's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Gaston Méliès[25].
  • Gaston Méliès's related category is recorded as Category:Films produced by Gaston Méliès[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Paris[2], Gaston Méliès… he was born on February 12, 1852[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], film producer[7], actor[8], businessperson[9], and entrepreneur[10].

Personal Life

Gaston Méliès was married to Hortense de Mirmont[13].

Death and Burial

Gaston Méliès died on April 9, 1915[5]. He died in Ajaccio[4]. The cause of death was foodborne illness[18]. Burial took place at Saint-Vincent Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Gaston Méliès ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Gaston Méliès born?

Born in Paris[2], Gaston Méliès…

Where did Gaston Méliès die?

Gaston Méliès passed away in Ajaccio[4].

Who was Gaston Méliès married to?

Gaston Méliès's spouses include Hortense de Mirmont[13].

What did Gaston Méliès do for work?

Gaston Méliès worked as film director[6], film producer[7], actor[8], businessperson[9], and entrepreneur[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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