Artur Kapp

Estonian composer (1878-1952)
Person human Q714510
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Artur Kapp

Summary

Artur Kapp is a human[1]. He was born in Suure-Jaani[2]. He was born on February 28, 1878[3]. He passed away in Suure-Jaani Rural Municipality[4]. He died on January 14, 1952[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], and music teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Artur Kapp was born in Suure-Jaani[2].
  • Artur Kapp passed away in Suure-Jaani Rural Municipality[4].
  • Artur Kapp died in Suure-Jaani[10].
  • Artur Kapp was born on February 28, 1878[3].
  • Artur Kapp died on January 14, 1952[5].
  • Artur Kapp's father was Joosep Kapp[11].
  • Among Artur Kapp's spouses was Gertrud Kapp[12].
  • A child of Artur Kapp was Eugen Kapp[13].
  • Artur Kapp held citizenship in Estonia[14].
  • Artur Kapp held citizenship in Soviet Union[15].
  • Artur Kapp held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Artur Kapp worked as a conductor[6].
  • Artur Kapp's professions included composer[7].
  • Artur Kapp's professions included music teacher[8].
  • Artur Kapp was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[17].
  • A notable student of Artur Kapp was Evald Aav[18].
  • A notable student of Artur Kapp was Els Aarne[19].
  • A notable student of Artur Kapp was Gustav Ernesaks[20].
  • A notable student of Artur Kapp was Eugen Kapp[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Artur Kapp is Hiiob[22].
  • Artur Kapp received the Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[23].
  • Artur Kapp received the Merited Art Worker of Estonian SSR[24].
  • Artur Kapp received the Prize of Soviet Estonia[25].
  • Artur Kapp is recorded as male[26].
  • Artur Kapp's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Artur Kapp was born in Suure-Jaani[2]. He was born on February 28, 1878[3]. His father was Joosep Kapp[11].

Education

Artur Kapp was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], and music teacher[8]. Notable students include Evald Aav[18], a conductor[28], 1900–1939[29], of Russian Empire[30]; Els Aarne[19], a composer[31], 1917–1995[32], of Estonia[33]; Gustav Ernesaks[20], a conductor[34], 1908–1993[35], of Soviet Union[36], awarded the Stalin Prize[37]; and Eugen Kapp[21], a composer[38], 1908–1996[39], of Estonia[40], awarded the Stalin Prize[41].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Artur Kapp is Hiiob[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[23], a class of award[42]; Merited Art Worker of Estonian SSR[24], an honorary title of the Estonian SSR[43], in Soviet Union[44]; and Prize of Soviet Estonia[25], a prize[45], in Estonia[46], founded in 1946[47].

Personal Life

Among Artur Kapp's spouses was Gertrud Kapp[12]. A child of him was Eugen Kapp[13].

Death and Burial

Artur Kapp died on January 14, 1952[5]. Recorded place of death include Suure-Jaani Rural Municipality[4], a rural municipality[48], in Estonia[49], founded in 2005[50] and Suure-Jaani[10], a city[51], in Estonia[52].

Why It Matters

Artur Kapp ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Artur Kapp born?

Born in Suure-Jaani[2], Artur Kapp…

Where did Artur Kapp die?

Artur Kapp passed away in Suure-Jaani Rural Municipality[4].

Who were Artur Kapp's parents?

Artur Kapp's father was Joosep Kapp[11].

Who was Artur Kapp married to?

Artur Kapp's spouses include Gertrud Kapp[12].

What did Artur Kapp do for work?

Artur Kapp worked as conductor[6], composer[7], and music teacher[8].

Where did Artur Kapp go to school?

Artur Kapp was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[17].

What awards did Artur Kapp receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[23], Merited Art Worker of Estonian SSR[24], and Prize of Soviet Estonia[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [27] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  4. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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