Luigi Cherubini

Italian Classical and Romantic composer (1760–1842)
Person human Q20721
Luigi Cherubini
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Summary

Luigi Cherubini is a human[1]. Born in Florence[2], he… he was born on September 14, 1760[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on March 15, 1842[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], and music theorist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (971 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Luigi Cherubini was born in Florence[2].
  • Luigi Cherubini passed away in Paris[4].
  • Luigi Cherubini was born on September 14, 1760[3].
  • Luigi Cherubini was born on September 8, 1760[12].
  • Luigi Cherubini died on March 15, 1842[5].
  • Luigi Cherubini died on March 13, 1842[13].
  • Luigi Cherubini is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[14].
  • Among Luigi Cherubini's spouses was Anne-Cécile Cherubini[15].
  • Luigi Cherubini held citizenship in France[16].
  • Luigi Cherubini held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Tuscany[17].
  • Luigi Cherubini held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Luigi Cherubini's professions included composer[6].
  • Luigi Cherubini's professions included conductor[7].
  • Luigi Cherubini's professions included musicologist[8].
  • Luigi Cherubini's professions included music educator[9].
  • Luigi Cherubini's professions included music theorist[10].
  • Luigi Cherubini held the position of director[19].
  • Among Luigi Cherubini's employers was Conservatoire de Paris[20].
  • A notable student of Luigi Cherubini was Pierre-Joseph-Guillaume Zimmermann[21].
  • A notable student of Luigi Cherubini was Fromental Halévy[22].
  • A notable student of Luigi Cherubini was Antoine Dessane[23].
  • A notable student of Luigi Cherubini was Michele Carafa[24].
  • A notable student of Luigi Cherubini was Bernhard Klein[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Luigi Cherubini is Les Abencérages[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Luigi Cherubini is Médée[27].

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Origins and Family

Luigi Cherubini was born in Florence[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 14, 1760[3] and September 8, 1760[12].

Education

Luigi Cherubini studied under Giuseppe Sarti[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], and music theorist[10]. Among Luigi Cherubini's employers was Conservatoire de Paris[20]. He held the position of director[19]. Notable students include Pierre-Joseph-Guillaume Zimmermann[21], a composer[29], 1785–1853[30], of France[31]; Fromental Halévy[22], a composer[32], 1799–1862[33], of France[34], awarded the Prix de Rome[35]; Antoine Dessane[23], a composer[36], 1826–1873[37], of France[38]; Michele Carafa[24], a composer[39], 1787–1872[40], of Kingdom of Italy[41], awarded the Legion of Honour[42]; and Bernhard Klein[25], a composer[43], 1793–1832[44], of Kingdom of Prussia[45].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Les Abencérages[26], a dramatico-musical work[46]; Médée[27], a dramatico-musical work[47]; Ave Maria[48], a musical work/composition[49]; Les deux journées, ou Le porteur de l'eau[50], a dramatico-musical work[51]; and Requiem in C minor[52], a musical work/composition[53]. Things named for Luigi Cherubini include Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini[54].

Recognition

Luigi Cherubini received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[55].

Personal Life

Among Luigi Cherubini's spouses was Anne-Cécile Cherubini[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 15, 1842[5] and March 13, 1842[13]. Luigi Cherubini died in Paris[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Luigi Cherubini ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (971 views/month, #7,166 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

Entities named for him include Conservatorio Luigi Cherubini[54].

FAQs

Where was Luigi Cherubini born?

Luigi Cherubini was born in Florence[2].

Where did Luigi Cherubini die?

Luigi Cherubini died in Paris[4].

Who was Luigi Cherubini married to?

Luigi Cherubini's spouses include Anne-Cécile Cherubini[15].

What did Luigi Cherubini do for work?

Luigi Cherubini worked as composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], and music theorist[10].

What awards did Luigi Cherubini receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[55].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] ↑ . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [54] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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