Jacques Brel
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Jacques Brel
Summary
Jacques Brel is a human[1]. He was born in Schaerbeek[2]. He was born on April 8, 1929[3]. He passed away in Bobigny[4]. He died on October 9, 1978[5]. He worked as a singer[6], chansonnier[7], singer-songwriter[8], guitarist[9], and composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,590 views/month, #6,538 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Jacques Brel's place of birth was Schaerbeek[2].
- Jacques Brel passed away in Bobigny[4].
- Jacques Brel was born on April 8, 1929[3].
- Jacques Brel died on October 9, 1978[5].
- Jacques Brel is buried at Calvary Cemetery[12].
- Among Jacques Brel's spouses was Thérèse Michielsen[13].
- A child of Jacques Brel was France Brel[14].
- Jacques Brel held citizenship in Belgium[15].
- French was Jacques Brel's native language[16].
- Jacques Brel's professions included singer[6].
- Jacques Brel worked as a chansonnier[7].
- Jacques Brel worked as a singer-songwriter[8].
- Jacques Brel worked as a guitarist[9].
- Jacques Brel's professions included composer[10].
- Jacques Brel's professions included film actor[17].
- A notable work attributed to Jacques Brel is Amsterdam[18].
- A notable work attributed to Jacques Brel is Les Bourgeois[19].
- A notable work attributed to Jacques Brel is Bruxelles[20].
- A notable work attributed to Jacques Brel is Ces Gens-Là[21].
- A notable work attributed to Jacques Brel is La Fanette[22].
- A notable work attributed to Jacques Brel is L'Ivrogne[23].
- Jacques Brel is recorded as male[24].
- Jacques Brel's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Jacques Brel's genre is chanson[26].
- Jacques Brel's record label is recorded as Barclay[27].
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Origins and Family
Jacques Brel was born in Schaerbeek[2]. He was born on April 8, 1929[3]. French was his native language[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6], chansonnier[7], singer-songwriter[8], guitarist[9], composer[10], and film actor[17].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Amsterdam[18], a musical work/composition[28]; Les Bourgeois[19], a musical work/composition[29]; Bruxelles[20], a musical work/composition[30]; Ces Gens-Là[21], a musical work/composition[31]; La Fanette[22], a musical work/composition[32]; and L'Ivrogne[23], a musical work/composition[33]. Things named for Jacques Brel include Atuona Airport[34], an airport[35], in France[36], founded in 1971[37]; he metro station[38]; and 3918 Brel[39].
Personal Life
Jacques Brel was married to Thérèse Michielsen[13]. A child of him was France Brel[14].
Death and Burial
Jacques Brel died on October 9, 1978[5]. He died in Bobigny[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[40]. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Jacques Brel ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,590 views/month, #6,538 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
He has been cited as an influence by David Bowie[43], a painter[44], 1947–2016[45], of United Kingdom[46], awarded the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[47], specialised in music[48]; Zazie[49], a recording artist[50], b. 1964[51], of France[52], awarded the Prix Raoul-Breton[53], specialised in music[54]; Barbara Pravi[55], a singer-songwriter[56], b. 1993[57], of France[58], awarded the Victory of the female revelation[59]; Damien Saez[60], a singer[61], b. 1977[62], of France[63]; Angela Ro Ro[64], a singer[65], 1949–2025[66], of Brazil[67]; and Paco Ibáñez[68], a singer[69], b. 1934[70], of Spain[71], awarded the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[72].
Entities named for him include Atuona Airport[34], an airport[35], in France[36], founded in 1971[37]; he metro station[38]; and 3918 Brel[39].
FAQs
Where was Jacques Brel born?
Jacques Brel's place of birth was Schaerbeek[2].
Where did Jacques Brel die?
Jacques Brel passed away in Bobigny[4].
Who was Jacques Brel married to?
Jacques Brel's spouses include Thérèse Michielsen[13].
What did Jacques Brel do for work?
Jacques Brel worked as singer[6], chansonnier[7], singer-songwriter[8], guitarist[9], and composer[10].
Who did Jacques Brel influence?
Jacques Brel has been cited as an influence by David Bowie[43], Zazie[49], Barbara Pravi[55], and Damien Saez[60].