Georges Bizet

French composer (1838–1875)
Person human Q56158
Georges Bizet
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Georges Bizet

Summary

Georges Bizet is a human[1]. He was born in Rue Louise-Émilie-de-La-Tour-d'Auvergne[2]. He was born on October 25, 1838[3]. He passed away in Bougival[4]. He died on June 3, 1875[5]. He worked as a classical composer[6], conductor[7], pianist[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,837 views/month, #6,633 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Georges Bizet was born in Rue Louise-Émilie-de-La-Tour-d'Auvergne[2].
  • Born in Paris[11], Georges Bizet…
  • Georges Bizet passed away in Bougival[4].
  • Georges Bizet was born on October 25, 1838[3].
  • Georges Bizet died on June 3, 1875[5].
  • Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Georges Bizet is buried at Vallstena Church[13].
  • Georges Bizet is buried at Grave of Bizet[14].
  • Georges Bizet's father was Adolphe Armand Bizet[15].
  • Georges Bizet's mother was Aimée Léopoldine Joséphine Delsarte Anaya[16].
  • Georges Bizet was married to Geneviève Halévy[17].
  • A child of Georges Bizet was Jacques Bizet[18].
  • Georges Bizet held citizenship in France[19].
  • Georges Bizet's professions included classical composer[6].
  • Georges Bizet's professions included conductor[7].
  • Georges Bizet's professions included pianist[8].
  • Georges Bizet worked as a composer[9].
  • Georges Bizet was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[20].
  • A notable student of Georges Bizet was Paul Lacombe[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Georges Bizet is Carmen[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Georges Bizet is The Pearl Fishers[23].
  • Georges Bizet received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Georges Bizet received the Prix de Rome[25].
  • Georges Bizet's religion is recorded as atheism[26].
  • Georges Bizet is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Rue Louise-Émilie-de-La-Tour-d'Auvergne[2], a street[28], in France[29] and Paris[11], a commune of France[30], in France[31], founded in -0300[32]. Georges Bizet was born on October 25, 1838[3]. His father was Adolphe Armand Bizet[15]. His mother was Aimée Léopoldine Joséphine Delsarte Anaya[16].

Education

Georges Bizet was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[20]. Studied under Antonin Marmontel[33], a composer[34], 1850–1907[35], of France[36], awarded the Prix de Rome[37]; Pierre-Joseph-Guillaume Zimmermann[38], a composer[39], 1785–1853[40], of France[41]; François Benoist[42], an organist[43], 1794–1878[44], of France[45], awarded the Prix de Rome[46]; Fromental Halévy[47], a composer[48], 1799–1862[49], of France[50], awarded the Prix de Rome[51]; and Antoine-François Marmontel[52], a pianist[53], 1816–1898[54], of France[55], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[56].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical composer[6], conductor[7], pianist[8], and composer[9]. A notable student of Georges Bizet was Paul Lacombe[21].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Carmen[22], a dramatico-musical work[57], founded in 1875[58] and The Pearl Fishers[23], a dramatico-musical work[59], founded in 1863[60]. Things named for Georges Bizet include Bizet metro station[61], a metro station[62], in Belgium[63], founded in 1992[64].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[65], in France[66] and Prix de Rome[25], an award[67], in France[68], founded in 1663[69].

Personal Life

Among Georges Bizet's spouses was Geneviève Halévy[17]. A child of him was Jacques Bizet[18]. His religion is recorded as atheism[26].

Death and Burial

Georges Bizet died on June 3, 1875[5]. He died in Bougival[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[70]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12], Vallstena Church[13], and Grave of Bizet[14].

Why It Matters

Georges Bizet ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,837 views/month, #6,633 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

Works attributed to him include Carmen[73], a dramatico-musical work[74], founded in 1875[75]. Entities named for him include Bizet metro station[61], a metro station[62], in Belgium[63], founded in 1992[64].

FAQs

Where was Georges Bizet born?

Georges Bizet was born in Rue Louise-Émilie-de-La-Tour-d'Auvergne[2].

Where did Georges Bizet die?

Georges Bizet passed away in Bougival[4].

Who were Georges Bizet's parents?

Georges Bizet's father was Adolphe Armand Bizet[15]. Georges Bizet's mother was Aimée Léopoldine Joséphine Delsarte Anaya[16].

Who was Georges Bizet married to?

Georges Bizet's spouses include Geneviève Halévy[17].

What did Georges Bizet do for work?

Georges Bizet worked as classical composer[6], conductor[7], pianist[8], and composer[9].

Where did Georges Bizet go to school?

Georges Bizet was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[20].

What awards did Georges Bizet receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[24] and Prix de Rome[25].

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