Pierre Henry
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Summary
Pierre Henry was born on December 9, 1927[1], in 15th arrondissement of Paris[2]. He died on July 5, 2017[3], in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a composer[5], film score composer[6], record producer[7], sound artist[8], and pianist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,537 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Paris[11]
- Place of death: Paris[12]
- Date of death: July 6, 2017[13]
- Country of citizenship: France[14]
- Educated at: Conservatoire de Paris[15]
- Award received: Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], Officer of the National Order of Merit[17], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: musique concrète[20], electronic rock[21]
- Record label: Philips Records[22], Universal Music Group[23]
- Commons category: Pierre Henry[24]
- Cause of death: sepsis[25]
- Family name: Henry[26]
- Given name: Pierre[27]
- Official website: https://pierre-henry.org[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pierre Henry[29]
- Student of: Nadia Boulanger[30]
- Manner of death: natural causes[31]
- Instrument: piano[32]
- Described by source: UbuWeb[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[34]
- Birth name: Pierre Georges Albert François Henry[35]
- Name in native language: Pierre Henry[36]
- Different from: Pierre-Henry[37], Pierre Henry[38]
- Start of work period: 1948[39]
Why It Matters
Pierre Henry has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
He is credited with the discovery of sampling[42], a music production technique[43].
FAQs
Where was Pierre Henry born?
Pierre Henry's place of birth was 15th arrondissement of Paris[2].
Where did Pierre Henry die?
Pierre Henry passed away in 14th arrondissement of Paris[4].
What did Pierre Henry do for work?
Pierre Henry worked as a composer[5], film score composer[6], record producer[7], sound artist[8], and pianist[9].
Where did Pierre Henry go to school?
Pierre Henry was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[15].
What awards did Pierre Henry receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], Officer of the National Order of Merit[17], and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[18].
What did Pierre Henry discover?
Pierre Henry is credited as discoverer of sampling[42].