Jacqueline du Pré
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Summary
Jacqueline du Pré was born on January 26, 1945[1], in Oxford[2]. She died on October 19, 1987[3], in London[4]. She worked as a cellist[5]. She ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,691 views/month, #6,504 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Golders Green Jewish Cemetery[7]
- Mother: Iris du Pré[8]
- Spouse: Daniel Barenboim[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Educated at: Guildhall School of Music and Drama[11], Croydon High School[12]
- Student: Anssi Karttunen[13]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14], honorary doctorate[15]
- Sex or gender: female[16]
- Genre: classical music[17]
- Record label: EMI[18]
- Commons category: Jacqueline du Pré[19]
- Cause of death: multiple sclerosis[20]
- Family name: du Pré[21]
- Given name: Jacqueline[22]
- Student of: Pau Casals[23], Paul Tortelier[24], Mstislav Rostropovich[25], William Pleeth[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Instrument: cello[28], Davidov cello Stradivarius[29]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[30], A historical dictionary of British women[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: British English[32], English[33]
- Start of work period: 1961[34]
- End of work period: 1973[35]
Why It Matters
Jacqueline du Pré has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] She is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]
FAQs
Where was Jacqueline du Pré born?
Jacqueline du Pré's place of birth was Oxford[2].
Where did Jacqueline du Pré die?
Jacqueline du Pré died in London[4].
Who were Jacqueline du Pré's parents?
Jacqueline du Pré's mother was Iris du Pré[8].
Who was Jacqueline du Pré married to?
Jacqueline du Pré's spouses include Daniel Barenboim[9].
What did Jacqueline du Pré do for work?
Jacqueline du Pré worked as a cellist[5].
Where did Jacqueline du Pré go to school?
Jacqueline du Pré was educated at Guildhall School of Music and Drama[11] and Croydon High School[12].
What awards did Jacqueline du Pré receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14] and honorary doctorate[15].