Jean Ferrat

French singer-songwriter and poet
Person human Q54885
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Jean Ferrat

Summary

Jean Ferrat is a human[1]. He was born in Vaucresson[2]. He was born on December 26, 1930[3]. He passed away in Aubenas[4]. He died on March 13, 2010[5]. He worked as a singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], poet[8], composer[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (814 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jean Ferrat was born in Vaucresson[2].
  • Jean Ferrat died in Aubenas[4].
  • Jean Ferrat was born on December 26, 1930[3].
  • Jean Ferrat was born on January 1, 1930[12].
  • Jean Ferrat died on March 13, 2010[5].
  • Jean Ferrat died on January 1, 2010[13].
  • Burial took place at Q98747635[14].
  • Jean Ferrat's father was Mnacha Tenenbaum[15].
  • Jean Ferrat's mother was Antoinette Malon[16].
  • Among Jean Ferrat's spouses was Christine Sèvres[17].
  • Among Jean Ferrat's spouses was Colette Laffont[18].
  • Jean Ferrat held citizenship in France[19].
  • French was Jean Ferrat's native language[20].
  • Jean Ferrat's professions included singer[6].
  • Jean Ferrat worked as a singer-songwriter[7].
  • Jean Ferrat's professions included poet[8].
  • Jean Ferrat worked as a composer[9].
  • Jean Ferrat's professions included writer[10].
  • Jean Ferrat held the position of president[21].
  • Jean Ferrat was educated at Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[22].
  • Jean Ferrat is recorded as male[23].
  • Jean Ferrat's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Jean Ferrat's genre is chanson[25].
  • Jean Ferrat's record label is recorded as Decca[26].
  • Jean Ferrat's discography is recorded as Jean Ferrat discography[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jean Ferrat's place of birth was Vaucresson[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 26, 1930[3] and January 1, 1930[12]. His father was Mnacha Tenenbaum[15]. His mother was Antoinette Malon[16]. French was his native language[20].

Education

Jean Ferrat was educated at Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], poet[8], composer[9], and writer[10]. Jean Ferrat held the position of president[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Christine Sèvres[17], a singer[28], 1931–1981[29], of France[30] and Colette Laffont[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 13, 2010[5] and January 1, 2010[13]. Jean Ferrat died in Aubenas[4]. The cause of death was cancer[31]. He is buried at Q98747635[14].

Why It Matters

Jean Ferrat ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (814 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Jean Ferrat born?

Jean Ferrat's place of birth was Vaucresson[2].

Where did Jean Ferrat die?

Jean Ferrat died in Aubenas[4].

Who were Jean Ferrat's parents?

Jean Ferrat's father was Mnacha Tenenbaum[15]. Jean Ferrat's mother was Antoinette Malon[16].

Who was Jean Ferrat married to?

Jean Ferrat's spouses include Christine Sèvres[17] and Colette Laffont[18].

What did Jean Ferrat do for work?

Jean Ferrat worked as singer[6], singer-songwriter[7], poet[8], composer[9], and writer[10].

Where did Jean Ferrat go to school?

Jean Ferrat was educated at Conservatoire national des Arts et Métiers[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . lautrelivre.fr. lautrelivre.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [31] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . artists.letssingit.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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