Henri-Montan Berton

French composer, teacher, and writer
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Henri-Montan Berton
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Summary

Henri-Montan Berton was born on September 17, 1767[1], in Paris[2]. He died on April 22, 1844[3], in former 2nd arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and violinist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Father: Pierre Montan Berton[11]
  • Child: Henri Montan Berton fils[12], Francisque Berton[13]
  • Country of citizenship: France[14]
  • Occupation: university teacher[15]
  • Employer: Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse[16], Conservatoire de Paris[17]
  • Student: Bernhard Crusell[18], Louis-Barthélémy Pradher[19], Fromental Halévy[20], François Bazin[21]
  • Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[22]
  • Member of: Académie des beaux-arts[23], Société académique des Enfants d'Apollon[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Movement: classical music[26]
  • Genre: opera[27]
  • Commons category: Henri Montan Berton[28]
  • Family name: Berton[29]
  • Given name: Henri[30], Montan[31]
  • Relative: Francisque Berton[32]
  • Student of: Jean-Baptiste Rey[33], Antonio Sacchini[34]
  • Instrument: violin[35]
  • Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[36], Riemann's Music Dictionary[37], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[39]
  • Name in native language: Henri Montan Berton[40]

Why It Matters

Henri-Montan Berton has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Henri-Montan Berton born?

Henri-Montan Berton was born in Paris[2].

Where did Henri-Montan Berton die?

Henri-Montan Berton passed away in former 2nd arrondissement of Paris[4].

Who were Henri-Montan Berton's parents?

Henri-Montan Berton's father was Pierre Montan Berton[11].

What did Henri-Montan Berton do for work?

Henri-Montan Berton worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and violinist[9].

What awards did Henri-Montan Berton receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Q27772195. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Q27772195. wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . theaterencyclopedie.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  27. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  30. [21] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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