José White Lafitte
Cuban violinist and composer (1836–1918)
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Summary
José White Lafitte was born on January 17, 1836[1], in Matanzas[2]. He died on March 1, 1918[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a violinist[5] and composer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of death: March 15, 1918[8]
- Country of citizenship: Cuba[9], France[10]
- Ethnic group: Afro-Cuban[11]
- Position held: director[12]
- Educated at: Conservatoire de Paris[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: José White[15]
- Family name: White[16]
- Given name: José[17]
- Work location: Paris[18]
- Student of: Jean-Delphin Alard[19], Napoléon Henri Reber[20]
- Instrument: violin[21]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[23]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[24]
Why It Matters
José White Lafitte has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]
FAQs
Where was José White Lafitte born?
José White Lafitte was born in Matanzas[2].
Where did José White Lafitte die?
José White Lafitte passed away in Paris[4].
What did José White Lafitte do for work?
José White Lafitte worked as a violinist[5] and composer[6].
Where did José White Lafitte go to school?
José White Lafitte was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[13].