Canetti

Canetti is a surname of Sephardic Jewish origin. It is most notably associated with the Nobel Prize-winning author Elias Canetti. The name Canetti is derived from the town of Canea (modern-day Chania) on the island of Crete, where the Canetti family lived before their expulsion from Spain in 1492.

Notable People with the Surname Canetti

• Elias Canetti (1905–1994) - A Bulgarian-born Swiss and British modernist novelist, playwright, memoirist, and non-fiction writer. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1981.
• Jacques Canetti (1909–1997) - A French music producer and talent scout, known for discovering and promoting many famous French singers.
• Georges Canetti (1911–1971) - A French physician and biologist, known for his work on tuberculosis.

Elias Canetti

Elias Canetti was born in Ruse, Bulgaria, and later moved to Vienna, Austria. He is best known for his novel Auto-da-Fé and his non-fiction work Crowds and Power. His works often explore themes of power, mass movements, and the psychology of crowds.

Jacques Canetti

Jacques Canetti was a significant figure in the French music industry. He played a crucial role in the careers of artists such as Édith Piaf, Georges Brassens, and Jacques Brel. He was also the founder of the Théâtre des Trois Baudets in Paris.

Georges Canetti

Georges Canetti was a prominent physician and biologist. He made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of tuberculosis. His research was instrumental in the development of new diagnostic techniques and treatments for the disease.

Related Pages

• Elias Canetti
• Jacques Canetti
• Georges Canetti
• Nobel Prize in Literature
• Auto-da-Fé (novel)
• Crowds and Power
• Ruse, Bulgaria
• Vienna
• Théâtre des Trois Baudets
• Édith Piaf
• Georges Brassens
• Jacques Brel
• Tuberculosis