Pierre Schaeffer
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Pierre Schaeffer
Summary
Pierre Schaeffer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nancy[2]. He was born on August 14, 1910[3]. He passed away in Aix-en-Provence[4]. He died on August 19, 1995[5]. He worked as a composer[6], radio personality[7], engineer[8], musicologist[9], and music educator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (571 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Nancy[2], Pierre Schaeffer…
- Pierre Schaeffer passed away in Aix-en-Provence[4].
- Pierre Schaeffer was born on August 14, 1910[3].
- Pierre Schaeffer was born on August 9, 1910[12].
- Pierre Schaeffer died on August 19, 1995[5].
- Burial took place at Delincourt[13].
- Among Pierre Schaeffer's spouses was Jacqueline Schaeffer[14].
- A child of Pierre Schaeffer was Justine Schaeffer[15].
- Pierre Schaeffer held citizenship in France[16].
- Pierre Schaeffer's professions included composer[6].
- Pierre Schaeffer's professions included radio personality[7].
- Pierre Schaeffer worked as an engineer[8].
- Pierre Schaeffer's professions included musicologist[9].
- Pierre Schaeffer's professions included music educator[10].
- Pierre Schaeffer's professions included music theorist[17].
- Pierre Schaeffer held the position of chief officer[18].
- Pierre Schaeffer was employed by Conservatoire de Paris[19].
- Pierre Schaeffer was educated at École polytechnique[20].
- Pierre Schaeffer was educated at Supélec[21].
- Pierre Schaeffer's education included a stint at Lycee Notre-Dame Saint-Sigisbert[22].
- A notable student of Pierre Schaeffer was Gilles Racot[23].
- A notable student of Pierre Schaeffer was Bertrand Dubedout[24].
- A notable student of Pierre Schaeffer was Éliane Radigue[25].
- A notable student of Pierre Schaeffer was Susana Baron Supervielle[26].
- Pierre Schaeffer received the Qwartz Electronic Music Awards[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Nancy[2], Pierre Schaeffer… Recorded date of birth include August 14, 1910[3] and August 9, 1910[12].
Education
Educated at École polytechnique[20], a grande école[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Palaiseau[31]; Supélec[21], an engineering college[32], in France[33], founded in 1894[34], headquartered in Paris[35]; and Lycee Notre-Dame Saint-Sigisbert[22], a Catholic university[36], in France[37], founded in 1842[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], radio personality[7], engineer[8], musicologist[9], music educator[10], and music theorist[17]. Among Pierre Schaeffer's employers was Conservatoire de Paris[19]. He held the position of chief officer[18]. Notable students include Gilles Racot[23], a composer[39], b. 1951[40], of France[41]; Bertrand Dubedout[24], a composer[42], b. 1958[43], of France[44]; Éliane Radigue[25], a composer[45], 1932–2026[46], of France[47], awarded the Officer of Arts and Letters[48]; and Susana Baron Supervielle[26], a composer[49], 1910–2004[50], of Argentina[51]. He supervised Françoise Berdot as a doctoral student[52].
Recognition
Awards received include Qwartz Electronic Music Awards[27], a music award[53], in France[54], founded in 2005[55] and Prix Sainte-Beuve[56], a literary award[57], in France[58], founded in 1946[59].
Personal Life
Pierre Schaeffer was married to Jacqueline Schaeffer[14]. A child of him was Justine Schaeffer[15]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[60].
Death and Burial
Pierre Schaeffer died on August 19, 1995[5]. He died in Aix-en-Provence[4]. The cause of death was Alzheimer's disease[61]. Burial took place at Delincourt[13].
Why It Matters
Pierre Schaeffer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (571 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
He is credited with the discovery of sampling[64], a music production technique[65].
FAQs
Where was Pierre Schaeffer born?
Born in Nancy[2], Pierre Schaeffer…
Where did Pierre Schaeffer die?
Pierre Schaeffer passed away in Aix-en-Provence[4].
Who was Pierre Schaeffer married to?
Pierre Schaeffer's spouses include Jacqueline Schaeffer[14].
What did Pierre Schaeffer do for work?
Pierre Schaeffer worked as composer[6], radio personality[7], engineer[8], musicologist[9], and music educator[10].
Where did Pierre Schaeffer go to school?
Pierre Schaeffer was educated at École polytechnique[20], Supélec[21], and Lycee Notre-Dame Saint-Sigisbert[22].
What awards did Pierre Schaeffer receive?
Honors received include Qwartz Electronic Music Awards[27] and Prix Sainte-Beuve[56].
What did Pierre Schaeffer discover?
Pierre Schaeffer is credited as discoverer of sampling[64].