Louis Vierne

French organist and composer (1870–1937)
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Louis Vierne
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Louis Vierne

Summary

Louis Vierne is a human[1]. Born in Poitiers[2], he… he was born on October 8, 1870[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on June 2, 1937[5]. He worked as a composer[6], organist[7], and music educator[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Louis Vierne was born in Poitiers[2].
  • Louis Vierne passed away in Paris[4].
  • Louis Vierne was born on October 8, 1870[3].
  • Louis Vierne died on June 2, 1937[5].
  • Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].
  • Louis Vierne held citizenship in France[11].
  • Louis Vierne worked as a composer[6].
  • Louis Vierne worked as an organist[7].
  • Louis Vierne's professions included music educator[8].
  • Among Louis Vierne's employers was Conservatoire de Paris[12].
  • Louis Vierne was employed by Schola Cantorum de Paris[13].
  • Louis Vierne's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[14].
  • Louis Vierne was educated at Institut National des Jeunes Aveugles[15].
  • A notable student of Louis Vierne was Nadia Boulanger[16].
  • A notable student of Louis Vierne was Omer Létourneau[17].
  • A notable student of Louis Vierne was Alexander Schreiner[18].
  • A notable student of Louis Vierne was Edward Shippen Barnes[19].
  • Louis Vierne received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Louis Vierne is recorded as male[21].
  • Louis Vierne's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Louis Vierne's genre is symphony[23].
  • Louis Vierne's genre is classical music[24].
  • Louis Vierne's Commons category is recorded as Louis Vierne[25].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
  • Louis Vierne's family name is recorded as Vierne[27].

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Origins and Family

Louis Vierne's place of birth was Poitiers[2]. He was born on October 8, 1870[3].

Education

Educated at Conservatoire de Paris[14], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1795[30], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[31] and Institut National des Jeunes Aveugles[15], a school for the blind[32], in France[33]. Studied under Charles-Marie Widor[34], a classical composer[35], 1844–1937[36], of France[37], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[38] and César Franck[39], a composer[40], 1822–1890[41], of United Kingdom of the Netherlands[42], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], organist[7], and music educator[8]. Employers include Conservatoire de Paris[12], a grande école[44], in France[45], founded in 1795[46], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[47] and Schola Cantorum de Paris[13], a college of music[48], in France[49], founded in 1894[50]. Notable students include Nadia Boulanger[16], a pianist[51], 1887–1979[52], of France[53], awarded the Prix de Rome[54]; Omer Létourneau[17], a composer[55], 1891–1983[56], of Canada[57]; Alexander Schreiner[18], a composer[58], 1901–1987[59], of United States[60], specialised in music[61]; and Edward Shippen Barnes[19], a composer[62], 1887–1958[63], of United States[64].

Recognition

Louis Vierne received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].

Death and Burial

Louis Vierne died on June 2, 1937[5]. He died in Paris[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26]. Burial took place at Montparnasse Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Louis Vierne has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

FAQs

Where was Louis Vierne born?

Born in Poitiers[2], Louis Vierne…

Where did Louis Vierne die?

Louis Vierne passed away in Paris[4].

What did Louis Vierne do for work?

Louis Vierne worked as composer[6], organist[7], and music educator[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].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-07-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 5w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student of Charles-Marie Widor, César Franck
    Svkkl authority id p0088946-Vierne-Louis-18701937
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  5. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, organist, music educator
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  6. 9w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Genre symphony, classical music
    Student Nadia Boulanger, Omer Létourneau, Alexander Schreiner +1
    Plaque image Plaque Louis Vierne, 37 rue Saint-Ferdinand, Paris 17.jpg
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Plaque Louis Vierne, 37 rue Saint-Ferdinand, Paris 17.jpg"
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