Gilbert Bécaud
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Gilbert Bécaud
Summary
Gilbert Bécaud is a human[1]. Born in Toulon[2], he… he was born on October 24, 1927[3]. He passed away in Boulogne-Billancourt[4]. He died on December 18, 2001[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], singer[8], actor[9], and singer-songwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,207 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Toulon[2], Gilbert Bécaud…
- Gilbert Bécaud passed away in Boulogne-Billancourt[4].
- Gilbert Bécaud was born on October 24, 1927[3].
- Gilbert Bécaud died on December 18, 2001[5].
- Gilbert Bécaud is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
- Burial took place at Gilbert Bécaud's tomb[13].
- Among Gilbert Bécaud's spouses was Monique Nicolas[14].
- Gilbert Bécaud was married to Kitty Bécaud[15].
- A child of Gilbert Bécaud was Gilbert Bécaud[16].
- A child of Gilbert Bécaud was Emily Bécaud[17].
- Gilbert Bécaud held citizenship in France[18].
- Gilbert Bécaud worked as a composer[6].
- Gilbert Bécaud worked as a pianist[7].
- Gilbert Bécaud worked as a singer[8].
- Gilbert Bécaud worked as an actor[9].
- Gilbert Bécaud's professions included singer-songwriter[10].
- Gilbert Bécaud's professions included musician[19].
- Gilbert Bécaud was educated at Conservatory of Nice[20].
- A notable work attributed to Gilbert Bécaud is Roza[21].
- A notable work attributed to Gilbert Bécaud is L'important c'est la rose[22].
- A notable work attributed to Gilbert Bécaud is What Now My Love[23].
- A notable work attributed to Gilbert Bécaud is Nathalie[24].
- A notable work attributed to Gilbert Bécaud is Mes mains[25].
- Gilbert Bécaud received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[26].
- Gilbert Bécaud received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1927-10-24[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2001-12-18[31]
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Genre(s): singer-songwriter[32]
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Community tags: french, french singer, pianist, singer-songwriter[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: e9a4b76a-cf82-46f5-a166-e93473624189[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Gilbert Bécaud was born in Toulon[2]. He was born on October 24, 1927[3].
Education
Gilbert Bécaud was educated at Conservatory of Nice[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], singer[8], actor[9], singer-songwriter[10], and musician[19].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Roza[21], a dramatico-musical work[35]; L'important c'est la rose[22], a musical work/composition[36]; What Now My Love[23], a musical work/composition[37]; Nathalie[24], a song[38]; and Mes mains[25], a musical work/composition[39].
Recognition
Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], a Q1499804[40], in France[41], founded in 1802[42]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], a Q1499804[43], in France[44]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[45], a grade of an order[46], in France[47]; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[48], a decoration[49], in Germany[50]; Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[51], an order of merit[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1951[54]; and Order of La Pléiade[55], an order[56], founded in 1976[57].
Personal Life
Spouses include Monique Nicolas[14] and Kitty Bécaud[15]. Children include Gilbert Bécaud[16], 1953–2022[58] and Emily Bécaud[17], a singer[59], b. 1972[60], of France[61].
Death and Burial
Gilbert Bécaud died on December 18, 2001[5]. He passed away in Boulogne-Billancourt[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[62]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and his tomb[13].
Why It Matters
Gilbert Bécaud ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18,207 views/month, #7,116 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
FAQs
Where was Gilbert Bécaud born?
Gilbert Bécaud was born in Toulon[2].
Where did Gilbert Bécaud die?
Gilbert Bécaud died in Boulogne-Billancourt[4].
Who was Gilbert Bécaud married to?
Gilbert Bécaud's spouses include Monique Nicolas[14] and Kitty Bécaud[15].
What did Gilbert Bécaud do for work?
Gilbert Bécaud worked as composer[6], pianist[7], singer[8], actor[9], and singer-songwriter[10].
Where did Gilbert Bécaud go to school?
Gilbert Bécaud was educated at Conservatory of Nice[20].
What awards did Gilbert Bécaud receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[45], and Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[48].