Louis Vierne
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Summary
Louis Vierne was born on October 8, 1870[1], in Poitiers[2]. He died on June 2, 1937[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a composer[5], organist[6], music educator[7], and music arranger[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,768 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Employer: Conservatoire de Paris[12], Schola Cantorum de Paris[13]
- Educated at: Conservatoire de Paris[14], Institut National des Jeunes Aveugles[15]
- Student: Nadia Boulanger[16], Omer Létourneau[17], Alexander Schreiner[18], Edward Shippen Barnes[19]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: symphony[22], classical music[23]
- Commons category: Louis Vierne[24]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[25]
- Family name: Vierne[26]
- Given name: Louis[27]
- Medical condition: blindness[28]
- Student of: Charles-Marie Widor[29], César Franck[30], Charles Colin[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Instrument: pipe organ[33]
- Described by source: Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[35]
- List of works: list of compositions by Louis Vierne[36]
- Name in native language: Louis Vierne[37]
Why It Matters
Louis Vierne has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Louis Vierne born?
Louis Vierne's place of birth was Poitiers[2].
Where did Louis Vierne die?
Louis Vierne passed away in Paris[4].
What did Louis Vierne do for work?
Louis Vierne worked as a composer[5], organist[6], music educator[7], and music arranger[8].
Where did Louis Vierne go to school?
Louis Vierne was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[14] and Institut National des Jeunes Aveugles[15].
What awards did Louis Vierne receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].