Louis Durey

French composer (1888–1979)
Person human Q368914
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Louis Durey

Summary

Louis Durey is a human[1]. He was born in 6th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on May 27, 1888[3]. He passed away in Saint-Tropez[4]. He died on July 3, 1979[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], and music critic[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Louis Durey was born in 6th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Louis Durey died in Saint-Tropez[4].
  • Louis Durey was born on May 27, 1888[3].
  • Louis Durey died on July 3, 1979[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of Saint-Tropez[10].
  • Louis Durey held citizenship in France[11].
  • Louis Durey's professions included composer[6].
  • Louis Durey's professions included conductor[7].
  • Louis Durey's professions included music critic[8].
  • Louis Durey was a member of Groupe des Six[12].
  • Louis Durey is recorded as male[13].
  • Louis Durey's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Louis Durey is associated with the classical music movement[15].
  • Louis Durey's genre is opera[16].
  • Louis Durey's Commons category is recorded as Louis Durey[17].
  • Louis Durey's family name is recorded as Durey[18].
  • Louis Durey's given name is recorded as Louis[19].
  • Louis Durey's described by source is recorded as Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[20].
  • Louis Durey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[21].
  • Louis Durey's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Louis Edmond Durey'}[22].
  • Louis Durey's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Louis Durey'}[23].

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Origins and Family

Louis Durey was born in 6th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on May 27, 1888[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], and music critic[8].

Death and Burial

Louis Durey died on July 3, 1979[5]. He died in Saint-Tropez[4]. He is buried at Cemetery of Saint-Tropez[10].

Why It Matters

Louis Durey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (84 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Louis Durey born?

Louis Durey's place of birth was 6th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Louis Durey die?

Louis Durey passed away in Saint-Tropez[4].

What did Louis Durey do for work?

Louis Durey worked as composer[6], conductor[7], and music critic[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Dezède. wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Archives de Paris. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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