Georges Brassens

French singer-songwriter and poet (1921–1981)
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Georges Brassens

Summary

Georges Brassens is a human[1]. He was born in Sète[2]. He was born on October 22, 1921[3]. He passed away in Saint-Gély-du-Fesc[4]. He died on October 29, 1981[5]. He worked as a poet[6], banjoist[7], guitarist[8], writer[9], and singer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (889 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Georges Brassens's place of birth was Sète[2].
  • Georges Brassens died in Saint-Gély-du-Fesc[4].
  • Georges Brassens was born on October 22, 1921[3].
  • Georges Brassens died on October 29, 1981[5].
  • Georges Brassens is buried at Sete (Le Py) Cemetery[12].
  • Georges Brassens held citizenship in France[13].
  • Georges Brassens worked as a poet[6].
  • Georges Brassens worked as a banjoist[7].
  • Georges Brassens worked as a guitarist[8].
  • Georges Brassens's professions included writer[9].
  • Georges Brassens worked as a singer[10].
  • Georges Brassens's professions included composer[14].
  • Georges Brassens received the Grand Prix de Poésie[15].
  • Georges Brassens received the Vincent Scotto Award[16].
  • Georges Brassens received the Premio Tenco[17].
  • Georges Brassens is recorded as male[18].
  • Georges Brassens's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Georges Brassens's genre is chanson[20].
  • Georges Brassens's record label is recorded as Philips Records[21].
  • Georges Brassens's discography is recorded as Georges Brassens discography[22].
  • Georges Brassens's Commons category is recorded as Georges Brassens[23].
  • The cause of death was cancer[24].
  • Georges Brassens's family name is recorded as Brassens[25].
  • Georges Brassens's given name is recorded as Georges[26].
  • Georges Brassens's given name is recorded as Charles[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sète[2], Georges Brassens… he was born on October 22, 1921[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], banjoist[7], guitarist[8], writer[9], singer[10], and composer[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Prix de Poésie[15], a literary award[28], in France[29]; Vincent Scotto Award[16], a music award[30], in France[31], founded in 1948[32]; and Premio Tenco[17], a music award[33], in Italy[34].

Death and Burial

Georges Brassens died on October 29, 1981[5]. He died in Saint-Gély-du-Fesc[4]. The cause of death was cancer[24]. Burial took place at Sete (Le Py) Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Georges Brassens include Georges-Brassens Park[35], an urban park[36], in France[37], founded in 1985[38].

Why It Matters

Georges Brassens ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (889 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

He has been cited as an influence by Paco Ibáñez[41], a singer[42], b. 1934[43], of Spain[44], awarded the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[45]; Nanni Svampa[46], a singer[47], 1938–2017[48], of Italy[49]; Manu Chao[50], a singer[51], b. 1961[52], of France[53], awarded the Latin Grammy Award for Best Alternative Song[54]; and José Antonio Labordeta[55], a politician[56], 1935–2010[57], of Spain[58], awarded the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[59], specialised in Spanish literature[60].

Entities named for him include Georges-Brassens Park[35], an urban park[36], in France[37], founded in 1985[38].

FAQs

Where was Georges Brassens born?

Born in Sète[2], Georges Brassens…

Where did Georges Brassens die?

Georges Brassens passed away in Saint-Gély-du-Fesc[4].

What did Georges Brassens do for work?

Georges Brassens worked as poet[6], banjoist[7], guitarist[8], writer[9], and singer[10].

What awards did Georges Brassens receive?

Honors received include Grand Prix de Poésie[15], Vincent Scotto Award[16], and Premio Tenco[17].

Who did Georges Brassens influence?

Georges Brassens has been cited as an influence by Paco Ibáñez[41], Nanni Svampa[46], Manu Chao[50], and José Antonio Labordeta[55].

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  1. [2] . Q80900474. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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