Michel Polnareff

French singer-songwriter (born 1944)
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Michel Polnareff

Summary

Michel Polnareff is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nérac[2]. He was born on July 3, 1944[3]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[4], pianist[5], film score composer[6], and guitarist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,855 views/month, #7,027 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Michel Polnareff's place of birth was Nérac[2].
  • Michel Polnareff was born on July 3, 1944[3].
  • Michel Polnareff's father was Léo Poll[9].
  • Among Michel Polnareff's spouses was Danyellah Polnareff[10].
  • Michel Polnareff held citizenship in France[11].
  • Michel Polnareff's professions included singer-songwriter[4].
  • Michel Polnareff's professions included pianist[5].
  • Michel Polnareff worked as a film score composer[6].
  • Michel Polnareff worked as a guitarist[7].
  • Michel Polnareff was educated at Cours Hattemer[12].
  • Michel Polnareff's education included a stint at College of Juilly[13].
  • Michel Polnareff received the Victory of honor[14].
  • Michel Polnareff received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].
  • Michel Polnareff is recorded as male[16].
  • Michel Polnareff's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Michel Polnareff's genre is pop music[18].
  • Michel Polnareff's genre is chanson[19].
  • Michel Polnareff's genre is pop rock[20].
  • Michel Polnareff's genre is folk rock[21].
  • Michel Polnareff's genre is ballade[22].
  • Michel Polnareff's discography is recorded as Michel Polnareff discography[23].
  • Michel Polnareff's Commons category is recorded as Michel Polnareff[24].
  • Michel Polnareff's unmarried partner is recorded as Sylvia Kristel[25].
  • Michel Polnareff's unmarried partner is recorded as Lynda Carter[26].
  • Michel Polnareff's family name is recorded as Polnareff[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nérac[2], Michel Polnareff… he was born on July 3, 1944[3]. His father was Léo Poll[9].

Education

Educated at Cours Hattemer[12], a lycée[28], in France[29], founded in 1885[30] and College of Juilly[13], a school[31], in France[32], founded in 1638[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[4], pianist[5], film score composer[6], and guitarist[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Victory of honor[14], a class of award[34], in France[35], founded in 1990[36] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], a grade of an order[37], in France[38].

Personal Life

Michel Polnareff was married to Danyellah Polnareff[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Michel Polnareff include 99824 Polnareff[39], an asteroid[40].

Why It Matters

Michel Polnareff ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,855 views/month, #7,027 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

Entities named for him include 99824 Polnareff[39], an asteroid[40].

FAQs

Where was Michel Polnareff born?

Michel Polnareff's place of birth was Nérac[2].

Who were Michel Polnareff's parents?

Michel Polnareff's father was Léo Poll[9].

Who was Michel Polnareff married to?

Michel Polnareff's spouses include Danyellah Polnareff[10].

What did Michel Polnareff do for work?

Michel Polnareff worked as singer-songwriter[4], pianist[5], film score composer[6], and guitarist[7].

Where did Michel Polnareff go to school?

Michel Polnareff was educated at Cours Hattemer[12] and College of Juilly[13].

What awards did Michel Polnareff receive?

Honors received include Victory of honor[14] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . legifrance.gouv.fr. Retrieved . legifrance.gouv.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [39] . 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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