Maurice Martenot

French musician (1898–1980)
Person human Q1333326
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Maurice Martenot

Summary

Maurice Martenot is a human[1]. He was born in 11th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on October 14, 1898[3]. He died in Clichy[4]. He died on October 8, 1980[5]. He worked as an inventor[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], ondist[9], and composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Maurice Martenot's place of birth was 11th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Maurice Martenot passed away in Clichy[4].
  • Maurice Martenot was born on October 14, 1898[3].
  • Maurice Martenot died on October 8, 1980[5].
  • Maurice Martenot is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Maurice Martenot held citizenship in France[13].
  • Maurice Martenot worked as an inventor[6].
  • Maurice Martenot's professions included musicologist[7].
  • Maurice Martenot worked as a music educator[8].
  • Maurice Martenot's professions included ondist[9].
  • Maurice Martenot's professions included composer[10].
  • Maurice Martenot worked as a cellist[14].
  • Among Maurice Martenot's employers was Conservatoire de Paris[15].
  • Maurice Martenot was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[16].
  • A notable student of Maurice Martenot was Jeanne Loriod[17].
  • Maurice Martenot received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Maurice Martenot received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Maurice Martenot is recorded as male[20].
  • Maurice Martenot's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Maurice Martenot's Commons category is recorded as Maurice Martenot[22].
  • Maurice Martenot's family name is recorded as Martenot[23].
  • Maurice Martenot's given name is recorded as Maurice[24].
  • Maurice Martenot's given name is recorded as Louis[25].
  • Maurice Martenot's given name is recorded as Eugène[26].
  • Maurice Martenot's instrument is recorded as cello[27].

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Origins and Family

Maurice Martenot's place of birth was 11th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on October 14, 1898[3].

Education

Maurice Martenot's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], ondist[9], composer[10], and cellist[14]. Maurice Martenot was employed by Conservatoire de Paris[15]. A notable student of him was Jeanne Loriod[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[28], in France[29] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[30], in France[31].

Death and Burial

Maurice Martenot died on October 8, 1980[5]. He died in Clichy[4]. Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Maurice Martenot include Ondes Martenot[32].

Why It Matters

Maurice Martenot ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

He is credited with the discovery of Ondes Martenot[35]. Entities named for him include Ondes Martenot[32].

FAQs

Where was Maurice Martenot born?

Maurice Martenot was born in 11th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Maurice Martenot die?

Maurice Martenot died in Clichy[4].

What did Maurice Martenot do for work?

Maurice Martenot worked as inventor[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], ondist[9], and composer[10].

Where did Maurice Martenot go to school?

Maurice Martenot was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[16].

What awards did Maurice Martenot receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[18] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[19].

What did Maurice Martenot discover?

Maurice Martenot is credited as discoverer of Ondes Martenot[35].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q80900474. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q80900474. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Cadanais · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation inventor, musicologist, music educator +3
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