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Georges Brassens

French musician, singer-songwriter and poet (1921–1981)
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Summary

Georges Brassens was born on October 22, 1921[1], in Sète[2]. He died on October 29, 1981[3], in Saint-Gély-du-Fesc[4]. He worked as a poet[5], banjoist[6], guitarist[7], writer[8], and singer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,928 views/month, #7,117 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Sete (Le Py) Cemetery[11]
  • Country of citizenship: France[12]
  • Native language: French[13]
  • Occupation: composer[14], chansonnier[15], actor[16], singer-songwriter[17], musician[18]
  • Award received: Grand Prix de Poésie[19], Vincent Scotto Award[20], Premio Tenco[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Genre: chanson[23]
  • Record label: Philips Records[24]
  • Discography: Georges Brassens discography[25]
  • Commons category: Georges Brassens[26]
  • Cause of death: cancer[27]
  • Family name: Brassens[28]
  • Given name: Georges[29], Charles[30]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Georges Brassens[31]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[32]
  • Instrument: guitar[33], voice[34], piano[35]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[36]
  • Birth name: Georges Charles Brassens[37]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Georges Brassens include Georges-Brassens Park[38], an urban park[39], in France[40], founded in 1985[41].

Why It Matters

Georges Brassens has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

He has been cited as an influence by Manu Chao[44], a singer[45], b. 1961[46], of France[47], awarded the Latin Grammy Award for Best Alternative Song[48]; José Antonio Labordeta[49], a politician[50], 1935–2010[51], of Spain[52], awarded the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[53], specialised in Spanish literature[54]; Paco Ibáñez[55], a singer[56], b. 1934[57], of Spain[58], awarded the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts[59]; and Nanni Svampa[60], a singer[61], 1938–2017[62], of Italy[63].

Entities named for him include Georges-Brassens Park[38], an urban park[39], in France[40], founded in 1985[41].

FAQs

Where was Georges Brassens born?

Georges Brassens's place of birth was Sète[2].

Where did Georges Brassens die?

Georges Brassens passed away in Saint-Gély-du-Fesc[4].

What did Georges Brassens do for work?

Georges Brassens worked as a poet[5], banjoist[6], guitarist[7], writer[8], and singer[9].

What awards did Georges Brassens receive?

Honors received include Grand Prix de Poésie[19], Vincent Scotto Award[20], and Premio Tenco[21].

Who did Georges Brassens influence?

Georges Brassens has been cited as an influence by Manu Chao[44], José Antonio Labordeta[49], Paco Ibáñez[55], and Nanni Svampa[60].

Related Entities

Emilia Pérez France Manu Chao Niger Philips Records Saint-Gély-du-Fesc Sète

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  35. [36] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . Fichier des personnes décédées mirror. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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