Guy Ropartz

Article summary

Joseph Guy Marie Ropartz ( ; 15 June 1864 – 22 November 1955) was a French composer and conductor. His compositions included five symphonies, three violin sonatas, cello sonatas, six string quartets, a piano trio and string trio (both in A minor), stage works, a number of choral works and other music, often alluding to his Breton heritage. Ropartz also published poetry.

Key claims

1. date of death: 1955 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of establishment: 1894 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. date of foundation: 1912 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. date of foundation: 1890 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of death is "1955". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of establishment is "1894". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the date of foundation is "1912". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the date of foundation is "1890". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
7. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1351349753