Marcel Dupré

French organist and composer (1886–1971)
Person human Q315879
Marcel Dupré
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Marcel Dupré

Summary

Marcel Dupré is a human[1]. He was born in Rouen[2]. He was born on May 3, 1886[3]. He died in Meudon[4]. He died on May 30, 1971[5]. He worked as a composer[6], organist[7], and pedagogue[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (307 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Marcel Dupré's place of birth was Rouen[2].
  • Marcel Dupré died in Meudon[4].
  • Marcel Dupré was born on May 3, 1886[3].
  • Marcel Dupré died on May 30, 1971[5].
  • Marcel Dupré is buried at Longs-Réages cemetery[10].
  • Marcel Dupré's father was Albert Dupré[11].
  • Marcel Dupré held citizenship in France[12].
  • Marcel Dupré's professions included composer[6].
  • Marcel Dupré's professions included organist[7].
  • Marcel Dupré's professions included pedagogue[8].
  • Marcel Dupré held the position of director[13].
  • Among Marcel Dupré's employers was Conservatoire de Paris[14].
  • Marcel Dupré's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[15].
  • Marcel Dupré's education included a stint at Lycée Pierre-Corneille[16].
  • A notable student of Marcel Dupré was Olivier Messiaen[17].
  • A notable student of Marcel Dupré was Henriette Puig-Roget[18].
  • A notable student of Marcel Dupré was Freddy Balta[19].
  • A notable student of Marcel Dupré was John Haussermann[20].
  • A notable student of Marcel Dupré was Lila Lalauni[21].
  • A notable student of Marcel Dupré was Jeanne Joulain[22].
  • Marcel Dupré received the Prix de Rome[23].
  • Marcel Dupré received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Marcel Dupré received the Officer of the Order of Leopold[25].
  • Marcel Dupré received the Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[26].
  • Marcel Dupré received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: FR[29]

  • Began / founded: 1886-05-03[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1971-05-30[31]

  • Genre(s): classical[32]

  • Community tags: classical, composer, french composer, french organist, organist, to clean up[33]

  • MusicBrainz ID: e7f566af-3a66-48e3-9825-07e72812e475[34]

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Origins and Family

Born in Rouen[2], Marcel Dupré… he was born on May 3, 1886[3]. His father was Albert Dupré[11].

Education

Educated at Conservatoire de Paris[15], a grande école[35], in France[36], founded in 1795[37], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[38] and Lycée Pierre-Corneille[16], a building[39], in France[40], founded in 1593[41]. Studied under Alexandre Guilmant[42], Charles-Marie Widor[43], and Louis Diémer[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], organist[7], and pedagogue[8]. Among Marcel Dupré's employers was Conservatoire de Paris[14]. He held the position of director[13]. Notable students include Olivier Messiaen[17], a composer[45], 1908–1992[46], of France[47], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[48]; Henriette Puig-Roget[18], an organist[49], 1910–1992[50], of France[51], awarded the Prix de Rome[52]; Freddy Balta[19], a composer[53], 1919–2002[54], of France[55], awarded the Coupe Mondiale Gold Medal[56]; John Haussermann[20], a composer[57], 1909–1986[58], of United States[59]; Lila Lalauni[21], a composer[60], 1918–1996[61], of Greece[62]; and Jeanne Joulain[22], an organist[63], 1920–2010[64], of France[65].

Recognition

Awards received include Prix de Rome[23], an award[66], in France[67], founded in 1663[68]; Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[69], in France[70]; Officer of the Order of Leopold[25], a grade of an order[71], in Belgium[72]; Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[26], a grade of an order[73]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[27], a grade of an order[74], in France[75]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[76], a grade of an order[77], in France[78].

Death and Burial

Marcel Dupré died on May 30, 1971[5]. He passed away in Meudon[4]. He is buried at Longs-Réages cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Marcel Dupré ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (307 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[79] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[80]

FAQs

Where was Marcel Dupré born?

Marcel Dupré was born in Rouen[2].

Where did Marcel Dupré die?

Marcel Dupré passed away in Meudon[4].

Who were Marcel Dupré's parents?

Marcel Dupré's father was Albert Dupré[11].

What did Marcel Dupré do for work?

Marcel Dupré worked as composer[6], organist[7], and pedagogue[8].

Where did Marcel Dupré go to school?

Marcel Dupré was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[15] and Lycée Pierre-Corneille[16].

What awards did Marcel Dupré receive?

Honors received include Prix de Rome[23], Commander of the Legion of Honour[24], Officer of the Order of Leopold[25], and Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[26].

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  2. [79] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [80] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, organist, pedagogue
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