Henri Alekan

French cinematographer (1909-2001)
Person human Q958139
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Henri Alekan

Summary

Henri Alekan is a human[1]. Born in Paris[2], he… he was born on +1909-02-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Auxerre[4]. He died on +2001-06-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a cinematographer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Henri Alekan's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Henri Alekan passed away in Auxerre[4].
  • Henri Alekan was born on +1909-02-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Henri Alekan died on +2001-06-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[8].
  • Henri Alekan held citizenship in France[9].
  • Henri Alekan worked as a cinematographer[6].
  • Henri Alekan was educated at Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[10].
  • Henri Alekan's education included a stint at École Supérieure d'Optique, Paris-Saclay University[11].
  • Henri Alekan received the César Award[12].
  • Henri Alekan received the German Film Award[13].
  • Henri Alekan is recorded as male[14].
  • Henri Alekan's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Henri Alekan's Commons category is recorded as Henri Alekan[16].
  • Henri Alekan's archives at is recorded as Cinémathèque Française[17].
  • The cause of death was leukemia[18].
  • Henri Alekan's given name is recorded as Henri[19].
  • Henri Alekan's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Henri Alekan's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black-and-White[21].
  • Henri Alekan's nominated for is recorded as European Film Academy Special Aspect Award for Best Camera[22].
  • Henri Alekan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Henri Alekan's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Henri Alekan'}[24].
  • Henri Alekan's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[25].
  • Henri Alekan's related category is recorded as Q32699764[26].

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Origins and Family

Henri Alekan was born in Paris[2]. He was born on +1909-02-10T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[10], a school[27], in France[28], founded in 1794[29], headquartered in rue Saint-Martin[30] and École Supérieure d'Optique, Paris-Saclay University[11], an engineering college[31], in France[32], founded in 1917[33], headquartered in Palaiseau[34].

Career and Affiliations

Henri Alekan worked as a cinematographer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include César Award[12], a group of awards[35], in France[36], founded in 1976[37], headquartered in Paris[38] and German Film Award[13], an annual prize[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1951[41].

Death and Burial

Henri Alekan died on +2001-06-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Auxerre[4]. The cause of death was leukemia[18]. He is buried at Montparnasse Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Henri Alekan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Henri Alekan born?

Henri Alekan was born in Paris[2].

Where did Henri Alekan die?

Henri Alekan died in Auxerre[4].

What did Henri Alekan do for work?

Henri Alekan worked as cinematographer[6].

Where did Henri Alekan go to school?

Henri Alekan was educated at Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[10] and École Supérieure d'Optique, Paris-Saclay University[11].

What awards did Henri Alekan receive?

Honors received include César Award[12] and German Film Award[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . cineressources.net. cineressources.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . europeanfilmacademy.org. Retrieved . europeanfilmacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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