Jules Massenet
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Jules Massenet
Summary
Jules Massenet is a human[1]. He was born in Saint-Étienne[2]. He was born on May 12, 1842[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on August 13, 1912[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], and pianist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,141 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Jules Massenet's place of birth was Saint-Étienne[2].
- Jules Massenet was born in Montaud[12].
- Jules Massenet died in Paris[4].
- Jules Massenet was born on May 12, 1842[3].
- Jules Massenet died on August 13, 1912[5].
- Burial took place at cemetery in Égreville[13].
- Jules Massenet's father was Alexis Massenet[14].
- Among Jules Massenet's spouses was Ninon de Gressy[15].
- A child of Jules Massenet was Juliette Massenet[16].
- Jules Massenet held citizenship in France[17].
- Jules Massenet's professions included composer[6].
- Jules Massenet worked as a musicologist[7].
- Jules Massenet worked as a music educator[8].
- Jules Massenet's professions included university teacher[9].
- Jules Massenet's professions included pianist[10].
- Jules Massenet worked as a librettist[18].
- Jules Massenet held the position of president[19].
- Jules Massenet held the position of president[20].
- Jules Massenet was employed by Conservatoire de Paris[21].
- Jules Massenet was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[22].
- Jules Massenet was educated at Lycée Saint-Louis[23].
- A notable student of Jules Massenet was Charles Koechlin[24].
- A notable student of Jules Massenet was Spyridon Samaras[25].
- A notable student of Jules Massenet was Mon Schjelderup[26].
- A notable student of Jules Massenet was Rose Caron[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Saint-Étienne[2], a commune of France[28], in France[29] and Montaud[12], a commune of France[30], in France[31]. Jules Massenet was born on May 12, 1842[3]. His father was Alexis Massenet[14].
Education
Educated at Conservatoire de Paris[22], a grande école[32], in France[33], founded in 1795[34], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[35] and Lycée Saint-Louis[23], an educational facility[36], in France[37], founded in 1965[38].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], pianist[10], and librettist[18]. Jules Massenet was employed by Conservatoire de Paris[21]. Positions held include president[19], a corporate title[39]. Notable students include Charles Koechlin[24], Spyridon Samaras[25], Mon Schjelderup[26], and Rose Caron[27].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Werther[40], a dramatico-musical work[41], founded in 1885[42], written by Alois Tvrdek[43]; Manon[44]; Don Quichotte[45]; Cendrillon[46]; Thaïs[47]; and Hérodiade[48]. Things named for Jules Massenet include 18381 Massenet[49].
Recognition
Awards received include Prix de Rome[50], an award[51], in France[52], founded in 1663[53]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[54], a grade of an order[55], in France[56]; resident at the Villa Medici[57], an award[58], in France[59]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[60], a grade of an order[61], in France[62]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[63], a grade of an order[64], in France[65]; and Commander of the Legion of Honour[66], a grade of an order[67], in France[68].
Personal Life
Among Jules Massenet's spouses was Ninon de Gressy[15]. A child of him was Juliette Massenet[16].
Death and Burial
Jules Massenet died on August 13, 1912[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. The cause of death was cancer[69]. Burial took place at cemetery in Égreville[13].
Why It Matters
Jules Massenet ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,141 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
Entities named for him include 18381 Massenet[49].
FAQs
Where was Jules Massenet born?
Jules Massenet was born in Saint-Étienne[2].
Where did Jules Massenet die?
Jules Massenet died in Paris[4].
Who were Jules Massenet's parents?
Jules Massenet's father was Alexis Massenet[14].
Who was Jules Massenet married to?
Jules Massenet's spouses include Ninon de Gressy[15].
What did Jules Massenet do for work?
Jules Massenet worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], and pianist[10].
Where did Jules Massenet go to school?
Jules Massenet was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[22] and Lycée Saint-Louis[23].
What awards did Jules Massenet receive?
Honors received include Prix de Rome[50], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[54], resident at the Villa Medici[57], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[60].