André Messager

French opera composer and conductor (1853–1929)
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André Messager
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André Messager

Summary

André Messager is a human[1]. His place of birth was Montluçon[2]. He was born on December 30, 1853[3]. He died in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on February 24, 1929[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], choreographer[8], music director[9], and organist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Montluçon[2], André Messager…
  • André Messager passed away in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • André Messager passed away in Paris[12].
  • André Messager was born on December 30, 1853[3].
  • André Messager was born on December 30, 1833[13].
  • André Messager died on February 24, 1929[5].
  • Burial took place at Passy Cemetery[14].
  • Among André Messager's spouses was Hope Temple[15].
  • André Messager held citizenship in France[16].
  • André Messager's professions included conductor[6].
  • André Messager's professions included composer[7].
  • André Messager worked as a choreographer[8].
  • André Messager worked as a music director[9].
  • André Messager's professions included organist[10].
  • André Messager was educated at Niedermeyer school in Paris[17].
  • A notable student of André Messager was Henry Février[18].
  • A notable student of André Messager was Hope Temple[19].
  • André Messager received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • André Messager was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[21].
  • André Messager is recorded as male[22].
  • André Messager's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • André Messager is associated with the classical music movement[24].
  • André Messager's genre is opera[25].
  • André Messager's Commons category is recorded as André Messager[26].
  • André Messager's archives at is recorded as Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: FR[29]

  • Began / founded: 1853-12-30[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1929-02-24[31]

  • Genre(s): operetta, romantic classical[32]

  • Community tags: composer, european, french, french composer, operetta, romantic classical[33]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 7d3968cf-a36a-402f-bcb2-4f967d39d642[34]

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Origins and Family

André Messager was born in Montluçon[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 30, 1853[3] and December 30, 1833[13].

Education

André Messager's education included a stint at Niedermeyer school in Paris[17]. Studied under Eugène Gigout[35], a composer[36], 1844–1925[37], of France[38], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[39]; Camille Saint-Saëns[40], a composer[41], 1835–1921[42], of France[43], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[44]; and Gabriel Fauré[45], a university teacher[46], 1845–1924[47], of France[48], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], choreographer[8], music director[9], and organist[10]. Notable students include Henry Février[18], a composer[50], 1875–1957[51], of France[52] and Hope Temple[19], a composer[53], 1859–1938[54], of Ireland[55].

Recognition

André Messager received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[20].

Personal Life

Among André Messager's spouses was Hope Temple[15].

Death and Burial

André Messager died on February 24, 1929[5]. Recorded place of death include 17th arrondissement of Paris[4], a municipal arrondissement of France[56], in France[57], founded in 1860[58] and Paris[12], a commune of France[59], in France[60], founded in -0300[61]. Burial took place at Passy Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

André Messager ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was André Messager born?

André Messager's place of birth was Montluçon[2].

Where did André Messager die?

André Messager passed away in 17th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was André Messager married to?

André Messager's spouses include Hope Temple[15].

What did André Messager do for work?

André Messager worked as conductor[6], composer[7], choreographer[8], music director[9], and organist[10].

Where did André Messager go to school?

André Messager was educated at Niedermeyer school in Paris[17].

What awards did André Messager receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[20].

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  5. [15] . Women Opera Composers: Biographies from the 1500s to the 21st Century. wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [19] . Women Opera Composers: Biographies from the 1500s to the 21st Century. wikidata.org.
  26. [35] . wikidata.org.
  27. [40] . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
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  7. [34] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation conductor, composer, choreographer +2
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  2. 18d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student of Eugène Gigout, Camille Saint-Saëns, Gabriel Fauré
    Topic's main category Category:André Messager
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    Educated at Niedermeyer school in Paris
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