Charles Munch
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Summary
Charles Munch was born on September 26, 1891[1], in Strasbourg[2]. He died on November 6, 1968[3], in Richmond[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], university teacher[6], concertmaster[7], French resistance fighter[8], and recording artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (901 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Louveciennes[11]
- Father: Ernst Münch[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Occupation: violinist[14], musician[15]
- Employer: Conservatoire de Paris[16], University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[17], Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra[18], Boston Symphony Orchestra[19], Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire[20]
- Educated at: Conservatoire de Paris[21]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[25]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Genre: classical music[28]
- Discography: Charles Munch discography[29]
- Commons category: Charles Munch (conductor)[30]
- Cause of death: cardiovascular disease[31]
- Family name: Munch[32]
- Given name: Charles[33]
- Student of: Lucien Capet[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Instrument: violin[36]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[37], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 7[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[39]
- Name in native language: Charles Munch[40]
Why It Matters
Charles Munch has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Charles Munch born?
Charles Munch's place of birth was Strasbourg[2].
Where did Charles Munch die?
Charles Munch passed away in Richmond[4].
Who were Charles Munch's parents?
Charles Munch's father was Ernst Münch[12].
What did Charles Munch do for work?
Charles Munch worked as a conductor[5], university teacher[6], concertmaster[7], French resistance fighter[8], and recording artist[9].
Where did Charles Munch go to school?
Charles Munch was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[21].
What awards did Charles Munch receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22], Officer of the Legion of Honour[23], Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[25].