Peter Benoit

Flemish composer (1834-1901)
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Peter Benoit

Summary

Peter Benoit is a human[1]. His place of birth was Harelbeke[2]. He was born on August 17, 1834[3]. He passed away in Antwerp[4]. He died on March 8, 1901[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], politician[8], and musicologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Peter Benoit's place of birth was Harelbeke[2].
  • Peter Benoit passed away in Antwerp[4].
  • Peter Benoit was born on August 17, 1834[3].
  • Peter Benoit died on March 8, 1901[5].
  • Burial took place at Schoonselhof[11].
  • Peter Benoit's mother was Rosalie Monnie[12].
  • Peter Benoit held citizenship in Belgium[13].
  • Dutch was Peter Benoit's native language[14].
  • Peter Benoit's professions included conductor[6].
  • Peter Benoit's professions included composer[7].
  • Peter Benoit worked as a politician[8].
  • Peter Benoit worked as a musicologist[9].
  • Peter Benoit's education included a stint at Royal Conservatory of Brussels[15].
  • A notable student of Peter Benoit was Emiel Delin[16].
  • A notable student of Peter Benoit was Jan Blockx[17].
  • A notable student of Peter Benoit was Arthur van Oost[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Peter Benoit is De Schelde[19].
  • Peter Benoit is recorded as male[20].
  • Peter Benoit's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Peter Benoit is associated with the Romantic music movement[22].
  • Peter Benoit is associated with the Flemish Movement movement[23].
  • Peter Benoit is associated with the nationalism movement[24].
  • Peter Benoit's genre is opera[25].
  • Peter Benoit's genre is Lied[26].
  • Peter Benoit's Commons category is recorded as Peter Benoit[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Harelbeke[2], Peter Benoit… he was born on August 17, 1834[3]. His mother was Rosalie Monnie[12]. Dutch was his native language[14].

Education

Peter Benoit was educated at Royal Conservatory of Brussels[15]. He studied under François-Joseph Fétis[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], politician[8], and musicologist[9]. Notable students include Emiel Delin[16], a violinist[29], 1873–1947[30], of Belgium[31], specialised in music[32]; Jan Blockx[17], a composer[33], 1851–1912[34], of Belgium[35]; and Arthur van Oost[18], a composer[36], 1870–1942[37], of Belgium[38].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Peter Benoit is De Schelde[19].

Death and Burial

Peter Benoit died on March 8, 1901[5]. He passed away in Antwerp[4]. He is buried at Schoonselhof[11].

Why It Matters

Peter Benoit ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Peter Benoit born?

Peter Benoit's place of birth was Harelbeke[2].

Where did Peter Benoit die?

Peter Benoit passed away in Antwerp[4].

Who were Peter Benoit's parents?

Peter Benoit's mother was Rosalie Monnie[12].

What did Peter Benoit do for work?

Peter Benoit worked as conductor[6], composer[7], politician[8], and musicologist[9].

Where did Peter Benoit go to school?

Peter Benoit was educated at Royal Conservatory of Brussels[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . odis.be. odis.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Prabook id → 1949895
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  2. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 17w ago · Gewild · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Emiel Delin, Jan Blockx, Arthur van Oost
    Mother → Rosalie Monnie
    Given name → Peter
    Student of → François-Joseph Fétis
    + 28 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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