Édith Piaf
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Édith Piaf was born on December 19, 1915, in Paris [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. She died on October 10, 1963, in Grasse [1][2][3][4][17][7][15]. Piaf worked as a singer, actor, recording artist, chansonnier, street artist, and songwriter [14][1]. Her marriages included Jacques Pills from 1952 to 1956 and Théophanis Lamboukas from 1962 until her death [18][19]. She had one child, Marcelle Dupont [20].
Piaf’s musical genres encompassed chanson, chanson réaliste, and ballade . Her accolades included induction into the Grammy Hall of Fame, as well as silver, gold, and platinum records [21]. She was also a member of the Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis [22]. Piaf is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery [23].
Key Facts
- Place of death: 16th arrondissement of Paris[11], Plascassier[12]
- Date of death: October 11, 1963[13]
- Place of burial: Père Lachaise Cemetery[14], Grave of Gassion-Piaf[15]
- Father: Louis Gassion[16]
- Mother: Line Marsa[17]
- Spouse: Jacques Pills[18], Théophanis Lamboukas[19]
- Child: Marcelle Dupont[20]
- Country of citizenship: France[21]
- Native language: French[22]
- Occupation: songwriter[23], lyricist[24]
- Notable work: La Vie en rose[25], Milord[26], Non, je ne regrette rien[27]
- Award received: Grammy Hall of Fame[28], silver record[29], gold record[30], platinum record[31]
- Member of: Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis[32]
- Influenced by: Thérèse of Lisieux[33]
- Sex or gender: female[34]
- Genre: chanson[35], chanson réaliste[36], ballade[37]
- Record label: Pathé-Marconi[38], Polydor[39]
- Discography: Édith Piaf discography[40]
- Commons category: Édith Piaf[41]
- Voice type: contralto[42]
- Unmarried partner: Marcel Cerdan[43], Louis Gérardin[44], Yves Montand[45]
- Cause of death: internal bleeding[46]
- Residence: Paris[47], United States[48], France[49]
- Family name: Gassion[50]
- Given name: Édith[51], Giovanna[52]
Product Details
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Type: Person[53]
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Country: FR[54]
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Began / founded: 1915-12-19[55]
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Ended / dissolved: 1963-10-11[56]
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Genre(s): cabaret, chanson française, chanson réaliste[57]
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Community tags: cabaret, chanson, chanson française, chanson réaliste, chanteuse réaliste, french[58]
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MusicBrainz ID: 4f8ef4a3-40fa-46b5-8773-97686a8424f4[59]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Édith Piaf include Musée Édith Piaf[60], a private museum[61], in France[62], founded in 1977[63]; place Édith-Piaf[64], a square[65], in France[66], founded in 1978[67]; 3772 Piaf[68], an asteroid[69]; and Piaf[70], a crater[71].
Why It Matters
Édith Piaf has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] She is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]
She has been cited as an influence by Céline Dion[74], a singer[75], b. 1968[76], of Canada[77], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[78]; Barbara Pravi[79], a singer-songwriter[80], b. 1993[81], of France[82], awarded the Victory of the female revelation[83]; and Paco Ibáñez[84], a singer[85], b. 1934[86], of Spain[87], awarded the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[88].
Entities named for her include Musée Édith Piaf[60], a private museum[61], in France[62], founded in 1977[63]; place Édith-Piaf[64], a square[65], in France[66], founded in 1978[67]; 3772 Piaf[68], an asteroid[69]; and Piaf[70], a crater[71].
FAQs
Where was Édith Piaf born?
Édith Piaf's place of birth was Paris[2].
Where did Édith Piaf die?
Édith Piaf died in Grasse[4].
Who were Édith Piaf's parents?
Édith Piaf's father was Louis Gassion[16]. Édith Piaf's mother was Line Marsa[17].
Who was Édith Piaf married to?
Édith Piaf's spouses include Jacques Pills[18] and Théophanis Lamboukas[19].
What did Édith Piaf do for work?
Édith Piaf worked as a singer[5], actor[6], recording artist[7], chansonnier[8], and street artist[9].
What awards did Édith Piaf receive?
Honors received include Grammy Hall of Fame[28], silver record[29], gold record[30], and platinum record[31].
Who did Édith Piaf influence?
Édith Piaf has been cited as an influence by Céline Dion[74], Barbara Pravi[79], and Paco Ibáñez[84].