Nicolas Dalayrac
French musician and composer of comic operas (Muret 1753 - Paris 1809)
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Summary
Nicolas Dalayrac was born on June 8, 1753[1], in Muret[2]. He died on November 27, 1809[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a composer[5], lawyer[6], and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: November 26, 1809[9]
- Place of burial: Fontenay-sous-Bois[10]
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Native language: French[12]
- Notable work: Nina, ou La folle par amour[13], Les deux petits savoyards[14], Camille ou le Souterrain[15], Léon ou le Château de Monténéro[16]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[17]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Music[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Movement: classical music[20]
- Genre: opera[21], opéra comique[22], drame lyrique[23]
- Collection: Tobias Broeker[24]
- Military branch: Compagnie des Suisses de Monsieur le comte d'Artois[25]
- Commons category: Nicolas Dalayrac[26]
- Military, police or special rank: second lieutenant[27]
- Family name: Dalayrac[28]
- Given name: Nicolas[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Nicolas Dalayrac[30]
- Work location: Paris[31]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[32], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Riemann's Music Dictionary[35], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[36], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[37], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[39]
- Commons Creator page: Nicolas Dalayrac[40]
- Birth name: Nicolas Marie Alayrac[41], Nicolas d'Alayrac[42]
- Name in native language: Nicolas Dalayrac[43]
- Date of baptism: June 13, 1753[44]
Why It Matters
Nicolas Dalayrac has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Nicolas Dalayrac born?
Nicolas Dalayrac was born in Muret[2].
Where did Nicolas Dalayrac die?
Nicolas Dalayrac died in Paris[4].
What did Nicolas Dalayrac do for work?
Nicolas Dalayrac worked as a composer[5], lawyer[6], and military personnel[7].
What awards did Nicolas Dalayrac receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].