Étienne Méhul
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Étienne Méhul
Summary
Étienne Méhul is a human[1]. His place of birth was Givet[2]. He was born on June 22, 1763[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on October 18, 1817[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and organist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Étienne Méhul was born in Givet[2].
- Étienne Méhul died in Paris[4].
- Étienne Méhul was born on June 22, 1763[3].
- Étienne Méhul was born on June 23, 1763[9].
- Étienne Méhul died on October 18, 1817[5].
- Burial took place at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
- Étienne Méhul held citizenship in France[11].
- Étienne Méhul worked as a composer[6].
- Étienne Méhul's professions included organist[7].
- A notable student of Étienne Méhul was Joseph Daussoigne-Méhul[12].
- A notable student of Étienne Méhul was Fromental Halévy[13].
- A notable student of Étienne Méhul was Louis-Barthélémy Pradher[14].
- A notable work attributed to Étienne Méhul is Chant du départ[15].
- A notable work attributed to Étienne Méhul is Uthal[16].
- Étienne Méhul received the Prix de Rome[17].
- Étienne Méhul received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].
- Étienne Méhul was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[19].
- Étienne Méhul is recorded as male[20].
- Étienne Méhul's instance of is recorded as human[21].
- Étienne Méhul is associated with the classical music movement[22].
- Étienne Méhul is associated with the Romantic music movement[23].
- Étienne Méhul's genre is opera[24].
- Étienne Méhul's genre is symphony[25].
- Étienne Méhul's Commons category is recorded as Étienne Nicolas Méhul[26].
- The cause of death was tuberculosis[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1763-06-22[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1817-10-18[31]
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Genre(s): classical, opera[32]
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Community tags: classical, french composer, opera[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 43cfe3a1-5de4-4538-98ee-3203843d9803[34]
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Origins and Family
Étienne Méhul's place of birth was Givet[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 22, 1763[3] and June 23, 1763[9].
Education
Studied under Wilhelm Hanser[35], a musician[36], 1738–1789[37] and Jean-Frédéric Edelmann[38], a composer[39], 1749–1794[40], of France[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6] and organist[7]. Notable students include Joseph Daussoigne-Méhul[12], a composer[42], 1790–1875[43], of France[44], awarded the Prix de Rome[45]; Fromental Halévy[13], a composer[46], 1799–1862[47], of France[48], awarded the Prix de Rome[49]; and Louis-Barthélémy Pradher[14], a composer[50], 1782–1843[51], of France[52], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[53].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Chant du départ[15], a musical work/composition[54] and Uthal[16], a dramatico-musical work[55].
Recognition
Awards received include Prix de Rome[17], an award[56], in France[57], founded in 1663[58] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[59], in France[60].
Death and Burial
Étienne Méhul died on October 18, 1817[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[27]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[10].
Why It Matters
Étienne Méhul ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,244 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
FAQs
Where was Étienne Méhul born?
Étienne Méhul's place of birth was Givet[2].
Where did Étienne Méhul die?
Étienne Méhul died in Paris[4].
What did Étienne Méhul do for work?
Étienne Méhul worked as composer[6] and organist[7].
What awards did Étienne Méhul receive?
Honors received include Prix de Rome[17] and Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].