Coco Chanel
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Summary
Coco Chanel was born on August 19, 1883[1], in Douala[2]. She died on January 10, 1971[3], in Hôtel Ritz Paris[4]. She worked as a fashion designer[5], textile designer[6], business executive[7], modiste[8], and grand couturier[9]. She ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64,121 views/month, #2,312 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery[11]
- Father: Albert Chanel[12]
- Mother: Jeanne Devolle[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Occupation: costume designer[15], entrepreneur[16]
- Field of work: fashion design[17], jewelry design[18]
- Employer: Chanel[19]
- Award received: Neiman Marcus Fashion Award[20]
- Sex or gender: female[21]
- Commons category: Coco Chanel[22]
- Unmarried partner: Étienne Balsan[23], Hans Günther von Dincklage[24], Boy Capel[25], Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich of Russia[26]
- Family name: Chanelle[27]
- Given name: Gabrielle[28]
- Pseudonym: Coco Chanel[29]
- Official website: https://chanel.com[30]
- Topic's main category: Q65060079[31]
- Work location: Paris[32]
- Relative: André Palasse[33]
- Eye color: dark brown[34]
- Described by source: TheaterEncyclopedie[35]
- Participant in: WWII Axis collaboration in France[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[37]
- Nickname: Mademoiselle[38], Coco[39], Gabrielle Bonheur[40]
- Birth name: Gabrielle Chanel[41]
- Name in native language: Coco Chanel[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Coco Chanel include Chanel No. 5[43], a perfume[44], founded in 1921[45] and Coco[46], a perfume[47].
Why It Matters
Coco Chanel has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] She is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
She has been cited as an influence by Virginie Viard[50], a personal stylist[51], b. 1962[52], of France[53], specialised in fashion design[54].
She is credited with the discovery of little black dress[55], founded in 1926[56]. Entities named for her include Chanel No. 5[43], a perfume[44], founded in 1921[45] and Coco[46], a perfume[47].
FAQs
Where was Coco Chanel born?
Coco Chanel's place of birth was Douala[2].
Where did Coco Chanel die?
Coco Chanel passed away in Hôtel Ritz Paris[4].
Who were Coco Chanel's parents?
Coco Chanel's father was Albert Chanel[12]. Coco Chanel's mother was Jeanne Devolle[13].
What did Coco Chanel do for work?
Coco Chanel worked as a fashion designer[5], textile designer[6], business executive[7], modiste[8], and grand couturier[9].
What awards did Coco Chanel receive?
Honors received include Neiman Marcus Fashion Award[20].
Who did Coco Chanel influence?
Coco Chanel has been cited as an influence by Virginie Viard[50].
What did Coco Chanel discover?
Coco Chanel is credited as discoverer of little black dress[55].