Serge Nigg

French composer (1924–2008)
Person human Q1360255
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Serge Nigg

Summary

Serge Nigg is a human[1]. Born in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on June 6, 1924[3]. He passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on November 12, 2008[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2], Serge Nigg…
  • Serge Nigg passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Serge Nigg was born on June 6, 1924[3].
  • Serge Nigg died on November 12, 2008[5].
  • Serge Nigg held citizenship in France[9].
  • Serge Nigg's professions included composer[6].
  • Serge Nigg's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Serge Nigg held the position of Q131617297[10].
  • Serge Nigg held the position of Q131625448[11].
  • Among Serge Nigg's employers was Conservatoire de Paris[12].
  • A notable student of Serge Nigg was Nicolas Bacri[13].
  • Serge Nigg received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[14].
  • Serge Nigg received the Officer of the National Order of Merit[15].
  • Serge Nigg received the Officer of Arts and Letters[16].
  • Serge Nigg was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[17].
  • Serge Nigg is recorded as male[18].
  • Serge Nigg's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Serge Nigg was published by Editions Billaudot[20].
  • Serge Nigg is associated with the classical music movement[21].
  • Serge Nigg's family name is recorded as Nigg[22].
  • Serge Nigg's given name is recorded as Serge[23].
  • Serge Nigg's described by source is recorded as Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[24].
  • Serge Nigg's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[25].
  • Serge Nigg's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Charles Fallia Serge Nigg'}[26].
  • Serge Nigg's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Serge Nigg'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2], Serge Nigg… he was born on June 6, 1924[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and university teacher[7]. Among Serge Nigg's employers was Conservatoire de Paris[12]. Positions held include Q131617297[10] and Q131625448[11]. A notable student of him was Nicolas Bacri[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Officer of the National Order of Merit[15], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; and Officer of Arts and Letters[16], a grade of an order[32], in France[33].

Death and Burial

Serge Nigg died on November 12, 2008[5]. He died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Why It Matters

Serge Nigg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34]

FAQs

Where was Serge Nigg born?

Born in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2], Serge Nigg…

Where did Serge Nigg die?

Serge Nigg passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

What did Serge Nigg do for work?

Serge Nigg worked as composer[6] and university teacher[7].

What awards did Serge Nigg receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[14], Officer of the National Order of Merit[15], and Officer of Arts and Letters[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q80900474. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q80900474. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . resmusica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Q80900474. Retrieved . deces.matchid.io. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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