Jules Massenet

Summary

Jules Massenet is a human^[1]. He was born in Saint-Étienne^[2]. He was born on May 12, 1842^[3]. He died in Paris^[4]. He died on August 13, 1912^[5]. He worked as a composer^[6], musicologist^[7], music educator^[8], university teacher^[9], and pianist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (857 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Jules Massenet's place of birth was Saint-Étienne^[2].
• Jules Massenet was born in Montaud^[12].
• Jules Massenet died in Paris^[4].
• Jules Massenet was born on May 12, 1842^[3].
• Jules Massenet died on August 13, 1912^[5].
• Burial took place at cemetery in Égreville^[13].
• Jules Massenet's father was Alexis Massenet^[14].
• Among Jules Massenet's spouses was Ninon de Gressy^[15].
• A child of Jules Massenet was Juliette Massenet^[16].
• Jules Massenet held citizenship in France^[17].
• Jules Massenet's professions included composer^[6].
• Jules Massenet worked as a musicologist^[7].
• Jules Massenet worked as a music educator^[8].
• Jules Massenet's professions included university teacher^[9].
• Jules Massenet's professions included pianist^[10].
• Jules Massenet worked as a librettist^[18].
• Jules Massenet held the position of president^[19].
• Jules Massenet held the position of president^[20].
• Jules Massenet was employed by Conservatoire de Paris^[21].
• Jules Massenet was educated at Conservatoire de Paris^[22].
• Jules Massenet was educated at Lycée Saint-Louis^[23].
• A notable student of Jules Massenet was Charles Koechlin^[24].
• A notable student of Jules Massenet was Spyridon Samaras^[25].
• A notable student of Jules Massenet was Mon Schjelderup^[26].
• A notable student of Jules Massenet was Rose Caron^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: FR^[29]

• Began / founded: 1842-05-12^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1912-08-13^[31]

• Genre(s): classical, opera, romantic classical^[32]

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

• MusicBrainz ID: 85d783d6-6795-4726-b817-9d83095ad7be^[34]

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Saint-Étienne^[2], a commune of France^[35], in France^[36] and Montaud^[12], a commune of France^[37], in France^[38]. Jules Massenet was born on May 12, 1842^[3]. His father was Alexis Massenet^[14].

Education

Educated at Conservatoire de Paris^[22], a grande école^[39], in France^[40], founded in 1795^[41], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris^[42] and Lycée Saint-Louis^[23], an educational facility^[43], in France^[44], founded in 1965^[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer^[6], musicologist^[7], music educator^[8], university teacher^[9], pianist^[10], and librettist^[18]. Jules Massenet was employed by Conservatoire de Paris^[21]. Positions held include president^[19], a corporate title^[46]. Notable students include Charles Koechlin^[24], Spyridon Samaras^[25], Mon Schjelderup^[26], and Rose Caron^[27].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Werther^[47], a dramatico-musical work^[48], founded in 1885^[49], written by Alois Tvrdek^[50]; Manon^[51]; Don Quichotte^[52]; Cendrillon^[53]; Thaïs^[54]; and Hérodiade^[55]. Things named for Jules Massenet include 18381 Massenet^[56].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix de Rome^[57], an award^[58], in France^[59], founded in 1663^[60]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour^[61], a grade of an order^[62], in France^[63]; resident at the Villa Medici^[64], an award^[65], in France^[66]; Knight of the Legion of Honour^[67], a grade of an order^[68], in France^[69]; Officer of the Legion of Honour^[70], a grade of an order^[71], in France^[72]; and Commander of the Legion of Honour^[73], a grade of an order^[74], in France^[75].

Personal Life

Among Jules Massenet's spouses was Ninon de Gressy^[15]. A child of him was Juliette Massenet^[16].

Death and Burial

Jules Massenet died on August 13, 1912^[5]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. The cause of death was cancer^[76]. Burial took place at cemetery in Égreville^[13].

Why It Matters

Jules Massenet ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (857 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[77] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[78]

Entities named for him include 18381 Massenet^[56].

FAQs

Where was Jules Massenet born?

Jules Massenet was born in Saint-Étienne^[2].

Where did Jules Massenet die?

Jules Massenet died in Paris^[4].

Who were Jules Massenet's parents?

Jules Massenet's father was Alexis Massenet^[14].

Who was Jules Massenet married to?

Jules Massenet's spouses include Ninon de Gressy^[15].

What did Jules Massenet do for work?

Jules Massenet worked as composer^[6], musicologist^[7], music educator^[8], university teacher^[9], and pianist^[10].

Where did Jules Massenet go to school?

Jules Massenet was educated at Conservatoire de Paris^[22] and Lycée Saint-Louis^[23].

What awards did Jules Massenet receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome^[57], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour^[61], resident at the Villa Medici^[64], and Knight of the Legion of Honour^[67].