Hector Berlioz
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Hector Berlioz
Summary
Hector Berlioz is a human[1]. Born in La Côte-Saint-André[2], he… he was born on December 11, 1803[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on March 8, 1869[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], writer[7], autobiographer[8], music critic[9], and librettist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,426 views/month, #6,654 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Hector Berlioz was born in La Côte-Saint-André[2].
- Hector Berlioz died in Paris[4].
- Hector Berlioz was born on December 11, 1803[3].
- Hector Berlioz was born on January 1, 1803[12].
- Hector Berlioz died on March 8, 1869[5].
- Hector Berlioz died on January 1, 1869[13].
- Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[14].
- Hector Berlioz's father was Louis Berlioz[15].
- Hector Berlioz was married to Harriet Smithson[16].
- A child of Hector Berlioz was Louis Berlioz[17].
- Hector Berlioz held citizenship in France[18].
- Hector Berlioz's professions included conductor[6].
- Hector Berlioz worked as a writer[7].
- Hector Berlioz worked as an autobiographer[8].
- Hector Berlioz's professions included music critic[9].
- Hector Berlioz worked as a librettist[10].
- Hector Berlioz's professions included virtuoso[19].
- Hector Berlioz's field of work was art music[20].
- Hector Berlioz's field of work was music[21].
- Hector Berlioz's field of work was music composing[22].
- Hector Berlioz's field of work was conducting[23].
- Hector Berlioz's field of work was composed musical work[24].
- Hector Berlioz's field of work was music composition[25].
- Hector Berlioz was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[26].
- A notable student of Hector Berlioz was Antoine Elwart[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in La Côte-Saint-André[2], Hector Berlioz… Recorded date of birth include December 11, 1803[3] and January 1, 1803[12]. His father was Louis Berlioz[15].
Education
Hector Berlioz was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[26].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include conductor[6], writer[7], autobiographer[8], music critic[9], librettist[10], and virtuoso[19]. Fields of work include art music[20], a music genre[28]; music[21], a type of arts[29]; music composing[22], a type of arts[30]; conducting[23], an activity[31]; composed musical work[24], a type of work of art[32]; and music composition[25], an academic discipline[33]. Notable students include Antoine Elwart[27] and Théodore Ritter[34].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Requiem[35], a musical work/composition[36]; Roméo et Juliette[37], a musical work/composition[38]; Symphonie fantastique[39], a musical work/composition[40], founded in 1830[41]; La damnation de Faust[42], a dramatico-musical work[43], founded in 1845[44]; Les Troyens[45]; and Le carnaval romain[46]. Things named for Hector Berlioz include Berlioz[47], an impact crater[48]; Berlioz Point[49], a headland[50]; and 69288 Berlioz[51].
Recognition
Awards received include Prix de Rome[52], an award[53], in France[54], founded in 1663[55]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[56], a grade of an order[57], in France[58]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[59], a grade of an order[60], in France[61].
Personal Life
Among Hector Berlioz's spouses was Harriet Smithson[16]. A child of him was Louis Berlioz[17]. His religion is recorded as atheism[62].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include March 8, 1869[5] and January 1, 1869[13]. Hector Berlioz passed away in Paris[4]. He is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[14].
Why It Matters
Hector Berlioz ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,426 views/month, #6,654 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63]
Works attributed to him include Treatise on Instrumentation[64], a literary work[65]. Entities named for him include Berlioz[47], an impact crater[48]; Berlioz Point[49], a headland[50]; and 69288 Berlioz[51].
FAQs
Where was Hector Berlioz born?
Hector Berlioz's place of birth was La Côte-Saint-André[2].
Where did Hector Berlioz die?
Hector Berlioz died in Paris[4].
Who were Hector Berlioz's parents?
Hector Berlioz's father was Louis Berlioz[15].
Who was Hector Berlioz married to?
Hector Berlioz's spouses include Harriet Smithson[16].
What did Hector Berlioz do for work?
Hector Berlioz worked as conductor[6], writer[7], autobiographer[8], music critic[9], and librettist[10].
Where did Hector Berlioz go to school?
Hector Berlioz was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[26].
What awards did Hector Berlioz receive?
Honors received include Prix de Rome[52], Officer of the Legion of Honour[56], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[59].