Maurice Chevalier
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Maurice Chevalier
Summary
Maurice Chevalier is a human[1]. He was born in 20th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on September 12, 1888[3]. He died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He died on January 1, 1972[5]. He worked as an actor[6], singer[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], and lyricist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,683 views/month, #6,568 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Maurice Chevalier's place of birth was 20th arrondissement of Paris[2].
- Maurice Chevalier died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
- Maurice Chevalier was born on September 12, 1888[3].
- Maurice Chevalier died on January 1, 1972[5].
- Burial took place at Cemetery of Marnes-la-Coquette[12].
- Among Maurice Chevalier's spouses was Yvonne Vallée[13].
- Maurice Chevalier was married to Nita Raya[14].
- Maurice Chevalier held citizenship in France[15].
- French was Maurice Chevalier's native language[16].
- Maurice Chevalier worked as an actor[6].
- Maurice Chevalier worked as a singer[7].
- Maurice Chevalier worked as a stage actor[8].
- Maurice Chevalier's professions included film actor[9].
- Maurice Chevalier's professions included lyricist[10].
- Maurice Chevalier's professions included chansonnier[17].
- Maurice Chevalier received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[18].
- Maurice Chevalier received the Academy Honorary Award[19].
- Maurice Chevalier received the Special Tony Award[20].
- Maurice Chevalier received the Grammy Hall of Fame[21].
- Maurice Chevalier received the Croix de guerre 1914–1918[22].
- Maurice Chevalier received the Officer of the National Order of Merit[23].
- Maurice Chevalier is recorded as male[24].
- Maurice Chevalier's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Maurice Chevalier's genre is café-chantant[26].
- Maurice Chevalier's genre is music hall[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1888-09-12[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1972-01-01[31]
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Community tags: french, french singer[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: e0371cd0-a5f8-420e-be17-bd980adc7393[33]
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Origins and Family
Maurice Chevalier's place of birth was 20th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He was born on September 12, 1888[3]. French was his native language[16].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[6], singer[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], lyricist[10], and chansonnier[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[18], a class of award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1952[36]; Academy Honorary Award[19], an Academy Awards[37], in United States[38], founded in 1928[39]; Special Tony Award[20], a special award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1947[42]; Grammy Hall of Fame[21], an award[43], founded in 1973[44]; Croix de guerre 1914–1918[22], a courage award[45], in France[46], founded in 1915[47]; and Officer of the National Order of Merit[23], a grade of an order[48], in France[49].
Personal Life
Spouses include Yvonne Vallée[13], an actor[50], 1899–1996[51], of France[52] and Nita Raya[14], an actor[53], 1915–2015[54], of France[55].
Death and Burial
Maurice Chevalier died on January 1, 1972[5]. He died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. The cause of death was cardiac arrest[56]. He is buried at Cemetery of Marnes-la-Coquette[12].
Why It Matters
Maurice Chevalier ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,683 views/month, #6,568 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Maurice Chevalier born?
Born in 20th arrondissement of Paris[2], Maurice Chevalier…
Where did Maurice Chevalier die?
Maurice Chevalier died in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
Who was Maurice Chevalier married to?
Maurice Chevalier's spouses include Yvonne Vallée[13] and Nita Raya[14].
What did Maurice Chevalier do for work?
Maurice Chevalier worked as actor[6], singer[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], and lyricist[10].
What awards did Maurice Chevalier receive?
Honors received include Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award[18], Academy Honorary Award[19], Special Tony Award[20], and Grammy Hall of Fame[21].