Charles Aznavour
Armenian-French singer and diplomat (1924-2018).
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Charles Aznavour was an Armenian-French singer and diplomat. Born on 22 May 1924 in 6th arrondissement of Paris, Aznavour died on 1 October 2018 in Mouriès at the age of 94.
Positions held include ambassador of Armenia (2009–2018). Honours include Officer of the National Order of Merit, Bernard Lecache Prize and Knight of the Legion of Honour, among 16 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 98 languages, Charles Aznavour is No. 4,773 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 22 May 1924, 6th arrondissement of Paris
- Died
- 1 October 2018, Mouriès (aged 94)
- Country
- France
- Known as
- Screenwriter, film actor, lyricist
- Field
- Music
- Plays
- Voice
- Genres
- Popular music, chanson, jazz
- Labels
- EMI, Mercury Records
- Languages
- French, German, Italian, Armenian
- Children
- 5
- Wikipedia editions
- 98
Did you know
Was 85 when first ambassador of Armenia (2009).
Lived to 94.
Shares a birthday with Richard Wagner and Arthur Conan Doyle.
One of 27 people in the Index born in 6th arrondissement of Paris, with Simone de Beauvoir.
Has a Wikipedia article in 98 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 2009–2018Ambassador of Armenia
Connections
- FatherMisha Aznavourian
- SpouseMicheline Rugel
- SpouseEvelyne Plessis
- SpouseUlla Thorsell
- SiblingAïda Aznavour
- ChildSeda Aznavour
- ChildMisha Aznavour
- ChildKatia Aznavour
Honours and works
Awards
- Officer of the National Order of Merit1986
- Bernard Lecache Prize1987
- Knight of the Legion of Honour1989
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres1994
- Honorary citizen of Yerevan1996
- Songwriters Hall of Fame1996
- Honorary César1997
- Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres1997
- Officer of the Legion of Honour1997
- Victoires de la Musique – Male artist of the year1997
- Commander of the National Order of Merit2000
- Commander of the Legion of Honour2003
- National Hero of Armenia2004
- Officer of the Order of Leopold2004
- Officer of the Order of Canada2008
- Officer of the National Order of Quebec2009
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