Claude Helffer

French musician (1922–2004)
Person human Q636398
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Summary

Claude Helffer is a human[1]. Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on June 18, 1922[3]. He died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on October 27, 2004[5]. He worked as a pianist[6] and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Claude Helffer passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
  • Claude Helffer was born on June 18, 1922[3].
  • Claude Helffer died on October 27, 2004[5].
  • Claude Helffer is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].
  • Among Claude Helffer's spouses was Mireille Helffer[10].
  • A child of Claude Helffer was Bernard Helffer[11].
  • Claude Helffer held citizenship in France[12].
  • Claude Helffer's professions included pianist[6].
  • Claude Helffer's professions included musician[7].
  • Claude Helffer was educated at École polytechnique[13].
  • A notable student of Claude Helffer was Stéphane Ginsburgh[14].
  • A notable student of Claude Helffer was Lorenda Ramou[15].
  • Claude Helffer received the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Claude Helffer received the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres[17].
  • Claude Helffer received the Officer of the National Order of Merit[18].
  • Claude Helffer is recorded as male[19].
  • Claude Helffer's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Claude Helffer's genre is classical music[21].
  • Claude Helffer's record label is recorded as Harmonia Mundi[22].
  • Claude Helffer's family name is recorded as Helffer[23].
  • Claude Helffer's given name is recorded as Claude[24].
  • Claude Helffer's instrument is recorded as piano[25].
  • Claude Helffer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Claude Helffer's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Claude Helffer'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Claude Helffer was born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on June 18, 1922[3].

Education

Claude Helffer was educated at École polytechnique[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[6] and musician[7]. Notable students include Stéphane Ginsburgh[14], a pianist[28], b. 1969[29], of Belgium[30] and Lorenda Ramou[15], a pianist[31], b. 1967[32], of Kingdom of Greece[33].

Recognition

Awards received include Legion of Honour[16], a state order[34], in France[35], founded in 1802[36]; Ordre des Arts et des Lettres[17], an order[37], in France[38], founded in 1957[39]; and Officer of the National Order of Merit[18], a grade of an order[40], in France[41].

Personal Life

Among Claude Helffer's spouses was Mireille Helffer[10]. A child of him was Bernard Helffer[11].

Death and Burial

Claude Helffer died on October 27, 2004[5]. He died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Claude Helffer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Claude Helffer born?

Claude Helffer's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Claude Helffer die?

Claude Helffer died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who was Claude Helffer married to?

Claude Helffer's spouses include Mireille Helffer[10].

What did Claude Helffer do for work?

Claude Helffer worked as pianist[6] and musician[7].

Where did Claude Helffer go to school?

Claude Helffer was educated at École polytechnique[13].

What awards did Claude Helffer receive?

Honors received include Legion of Honour[16], Ordre des Arts et des Lettres[17], and Officer of the National Order of Merit[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [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. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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