Jean Françaix

Summary

Jean Françaix is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Le Mans^[2]. He was born on May 23, 1912^[3]. He died in Paris^[4]. He died on September 25, 1997^[5]. He worked as a composer^[6], choreographer^[7], pianist^[8], and film score composer^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (198 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Born in Le Mans^[2], Jean Françaix…
• Jean Françaix passed away in Paris^[4].
• Jean Françaix was born on May 23, 1912^[3].
• Jean Françaix died on September 25, 1997^[5].
• Jean Françaix is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery^[11].
• Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery^[12].
• Jean Françaix held citizenship in France^[13].
• Jean Françaix worked as a composer^[6].
• Jean Françaix worked as a choreographer^[7].
• Jean Françaix's professions included pianist^[8].
• Jean Françaix worked as a film score composer^[9].
• Jean Françaix was employed by École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot^[14].
• Jean Françaix's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris^[15].
• Jean Françaix received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres^[16].
• Jean Françaix is recorded as male^[17].
• Jean Françaix's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Jean Françaix is associated with the classical music movement^[19].
• Jean Françaix's genre is opera^[20].
• Jean Françaix's Commons category is recorded as Jean Françaix^[21].
• Jean Françaix's family name is recorded as Françaix^[22].
• Jean Françaix's given name is recorded as Jean^[23].
• Jean Françaix's official website is recorded as https://www.jeanfrancaix.com/fr/^[24].
• Jean Françaix studied under Nadia Boulanger^[25].
• Jean Françaix's instrument is recorded as piano^[26].
• Jean Françaix's described by source is recorded as Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: FR^[29]

• Began / founded: 1912-05-23^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1997-09-25^[31]

• Genre(s): classical^[32]

• Community tags: classical, composer, french composer^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: 19c224c6-33f2-4403-8971-14aa3eb599fe^[34]

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Origins and Family

Jean Françaix was born in Le Mans^[2]. He was born on May 23, 1912^[3].

Education

Jean Françaix's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris^[15]. He studied under Nadia Boulanger^[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer^[6], choreographer^[7], pianist^[8], and film score composer^[9]. Jean Françaix was employed by École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot^[14].

Recognition

Jean Françaix received the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres^[16].

Death and Burial

Jean Françaix died on September 25, 1997^[5]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery^[11].

Why It Matters

Jean Françaix ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (198 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

FAQs

Where was Jean Françaix born?

Jean Françaix's place of birth was Le Mans^[2].

Where did Jean Françaix die?

Jean Françaix died in Paris^[4].

What did Jean Françaix do for work?

Jean Françaix worked as composer^[6], choreographer^[7], pianist^[8], and film score composer^[9].

Where did Jean Françaix go to school?

Jean Françaix was educated at Conservatoire de Paris^[15].

What awards did Jean Françaix receive?

Honors received include Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres^[16].