Hugues Aufray
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Summary
Hugues Aufray was born on August 18, 1929[1], in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], singer-songwriter[5], chansonnier[6], and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,444 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[9]
- Occupation: musician[10]
- Educated at: Lycée Français de Madrid[11]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[12], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[13], Victory of honor[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: chanson[16], folk music[17], ballade[18], skiffle[19]
- Record label: Barclay[20], Atlantic Records[21], Mercury Records[22]
- Discography: Hugues Aufray discography[23]
- Commons category: Hugues Aufray[24]
- Family name: Aufray[25]
- Given name: Hugues[26], Jean-Marie[27]
- Pseudonym: Hugues Aufray[28]
- Official website: https://huguesaufray.com/[29]
- Relative: Jules Auffray[30], Julie Dreyfus[31], Amédée de Margerie[32]
- Instrument: voice[33], guitar[34]
- Participant in: Eurovision Song Contest 1964[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[36]
- Birth name: Hugues Jean-Marie Auffray[37]
- Start of work period: 1959[38]
- Sibling: Pascale Audret[39], Jean-Paul Auffray[40]
Why It Matters
Hugues Aufray has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Hugues Aufray born?
Hugues Aufray was born in Neuilly-sur-Seine[2].
What did Hugues Aufray do for work?
Hugues Aufray worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], singer-songwriter[5], chansonnier[6], and composer[7].
Where did Hugues Aufray go to school?
Hugues Aufray was educated at Lycée Français de Madrid[11].
What awards did Hugues Aufray receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[12], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[13], and Victory of honor[14].