Bohuslav Martinů
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Summary
Bohuslav Martinů was born on December 8, 1890[1], in Polička[2]. He died on August 28, 1959[3], in Liestal[4]. He worked as a classical composer[5], librettist[6], composer[7], draftsperson[8], and violinist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,777 views/month, #7,107 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Basel[11]
- Place of burial: Grave of Bohuslav Martinů[12]
- Father: Ferdinand Martinů[13]
- Spouse: Charlotte Martinu[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15], Cisleithania[16], Czechoslovakia[17]
- Ethnic group: Czechs[18]
- Occupation: university teacher[19]
- Employer: Princeton University[20]
- Educated at: Prague Conservatory[21]
- Notable work: Ariane[22], Concerto for Oboe and Small Orchestra[23], Les Larmes du couteau[24], The Opening of the Wells[25], Juliette[26], The Epic of Gilgamesh[27], The Greek Passion[28], Symphony No. 1[29], Symphony No. 2[30], Symphony No. 3[31], Symphony No. 4[32], Symphony No. 5[33], Symphony No. 6[34]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[35], Rome Prize[36], Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 2nd class[37]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Genre: opera[40], symphony[41], classical music[42], ballet[43]
- Military branch: Czechoslovak army in exile[44]
- Commons category: Bohuslav Martinů[45]
- Family name: Martinů[46]
- Given name: Bohuslav[47]
- Significant event: military recruitment[48]
- Official website: https://www.martinu.cz[49]
- Topic's main category: Category:Bohuslav Martinů[50]
- Commons gallery: Bohuslav Martinů[51]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Bohuslav Martinů include 3081 Martinůboh[52], an asteroid[53].
Why It Matters
Bohuslav Martinů has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include 3081 Martinůboh[52], an asteroid[53].
FAQs
Where was Bohuslav Martinů born?
Bohuslav Martinů was born in Polička[2].
Where did Bohuslav Martinů die?
Bohuslav Martinů died in Liestal[4].
Who were Bohuslav Martinů's parents?
Bohuslav Martinů's father was Ferdinand Martinů[13].
Who was Bohuslav Martinů married to?
Bohuslav Martinů's spouses include Charlotte Martinu[14].
What did Bohuslav Martinů do for work?
Bohuslav Martinů worked as a classical composer[5], librettist[6], composer[7], draftsperson[8], and violinist[9].
Where did Bohuslav Martinů go to school?
Bohuslav Martinů was educated at Prague Conservatory[21].
What awards did Bohuslav Martinů receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[35], Rome Prize[36], and Order of Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, 2nd class[37].