Hubert de Givenchy

French fashion designer (1927-2018)
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Hubert de Givenchy

Summary

Hubert de Givenchy is a human[1]. Born in Beauvais[2], he… he was born on February 20, 1927[3]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He died on March 10, 2018[5]. He worked as an art collector[6], grand couturier[7], designer[8], postage stamp designer[9], and businessperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,265 views/month, #5,209 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hubert de Givenchy was born in Beauvais[2].
  • Hubert de Givenchy passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].
  • Hubert de Givenchy was born on February 20, 1927[3].
  • Hubert de Givenchy died on March 10, 2018[5].
  • Hubert de Givenchy is buried at Passy Cemetery[12].
  • Hubert de Givenchy held citizenship in France[13].
  • Hubert de Givenchy's professions included art collector[6].
  • Hubert de Givenchy's professions included grand couturier[7].
  • Hubert de Givenchy worked as a designer[8].
  • Hubert de Givenchy's professions included postage stamp designer[9].
  • Hubert de Givenchy worked as a businessperson[10].
  • Hubert de Givenchy's professions included dressmaker[14].
  • Hubert de Givenchy's field of work was fashion[15].
  • Hubert de Givenchy's field of work was fashion design[16].
  • Hubert de Givenchy's field of work was costume design[17].
  • Hubert de Givenchy was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18].
  • Hubert de Givenchy's education included a stint at Wellington College[19].
  • Hubert de Givenchy received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Hubert de Givenchy received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[21].
  • Hubert de Givenchy received the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award[22].
  • Hubert de Givenchy received the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award[23].
  • Hubert de Givenchy is recorded as male[24].
  • Hubert de Givenchy's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Hubert de Givenchy's Commons category is recorded as Hubert de Givenchy[26].
  • Hubert de Givenchy's residence is recorded as Château du Jonchet[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Beauvais[2], Hubert de Givenchy… he was born on February 20, 1927[3].

Education

Educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18], an art academy[28], in France[29], founded in 1797[30], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[31] and Wellington College[19], a college[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1853[34], headquartered in Crowthorne[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6], grand couturier[7], designer[8], postage stamp designer[9], businessperson[10], and dressmaker[14]. Fields of work include fashion[15]; fashion design[16], a creative industries[36]; and costume design[17], an academic discipline[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], a grade of an order[38], in France[39]; Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[21], a grade of an order[40], in Spain[41]; and CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award[22].

Death and Burial

Hubert de Givenchy died on March 10, 2018[5]. He passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4]. He is buried at Passy Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Hubert de Givenchy ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,265 views/month, #5,209 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Hubert de Givenchy born?

Hubert de Givenchy was born in Beauvais[2].

Where did Hubert de Givenchy die?

Hubert de Givenchy passed away in Neuilly-sur-Seine[4].

What did Hubert de Givenchy do for work?

Hubert de Givenchy worked as art collector[6], grand couturier[7], designer[8], postage stamp designer[9], and businessperson[10].

Where did Hubert de Givenchy go to school?

Hubert de Givenchy was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[18] and Wellington College[19].

What awards did Hubert de Givenchy receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[21], CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award[22], and CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award[23].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . geoffreybeenefoundation.com. Retrieved . geoffreybeenefoundation.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . geoffreybeenefoundation.com. Retrieved . geoffreybeenefoundation.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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