Bolesław Szabelski

Polish composer (1896–1979)
Person human Q119006
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Bolesław Szabelski

Summary

Bolesław Szabelski is a human[1]. Born in Radoryż Smolany[2], he… he was born on December 3, 1896[3]. He died in Katowice[4]. He died on August 27, 1979[5]. He worked as a composer[6], organist[7], pedagogue[8], and music educator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Bolesław Szabelski was born in Radoryż Smolany[2].
  • Bolesław Szabelski died in Katowice[4].
  • Bolesław Szabelski was born on December 3, 1896[3].
  • Bolesław Szabelski died on August 27, 1979[5].
  • Bolesław Szabelski is buried at Municipal Cemetery on the Panewnicka Street in Katowice[11].
  • Bolesław Szabelski held citizenship in Congress Poland[12].
  • Bolesław Szabelski held citizenship in Second Polish Republic[13].
  • Bolesław Szabelski held citizenship in Polish People's Republic[14].
  • Bolesław Szabelski's professions included composer[6].
  • Bolesław Szabelski's professions included organist[7].
  • Bolesław Szabelski worked as a pedagogue[8].
  • Bolesław Szabelski's professions included music educator[9].
  • Bolesław Szabelski's field of work was composer[15].
  • Among Bolesław Szabelski's employers was Surroundings of the Płock Cathedral[16].
  • Bolesław Szabelski was educated at Chopin University of Music[17].
  • A notable student of Bolesław Szabelski was Jan Wincenty Hawel[18].
  • A notable student of Bolesław Szabelski was Henryk Górecki[19].
  • A notable student of Bolesław Szabelski was Zdzisław Szostak[20].
  • A notable student of Bolesław Szabelski was Zbigniew Bargielski[21].
  • A notable student of Bolesław Szabelski was Edward Bogusławski[22].
  • A notable student of Bolesław Szabelski was Piotr Warzecha[23].
  • Bolesław Szabelski received the Badge of the 1000th anniversary of the Polish State[24].
  • Bolesław Szabelski received the Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[25].
  • Bolesław Szabelski received the Work Flag Order, 1st class[26].
  • Bolesław Szabelski received the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: PL[29]

  • Began / founded: 1896-12-03[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1979-08-27[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 58b2da65-0439-4212-849e-be45f870d044[32]

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Origins and Family

Bolesław Szabelski was born in Radoryż Smolany[2]. He was born on December 3, 1896[3].

Education

Bolesław Szabelski was educated at Chopin University of Music[17]. Studied under Roman Statkowski[33], Mieczysław Surzyński[34], and Karol Szymanowski[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], organist[7], pedagogue[8], and music educator[9]. Bolesław Szabelski's field of work was composer[15]. He was employed by Surroundings of the Płock Cathedral[16]. Notable students include Jan Wincenty Hawel[18], a conductor[36], b. 1936[37], of Poland[38], awarded the Silver Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis‎[39], specialised in music[40]; Henryk Górecki[19], a classical composer[41], 1933–2010[42], of Poland[43], awarded the Order of the White Eagle[44], specialised in performing arts[45]; Zdzisław Szostak[20], a conductor[46], 1930–2019[47], of Poland[48], awarded the Gold Cross of Merit‎[49]; Zbigniew Bargielski[21], a composer[50], b. 1937[51], of Poland[52], awarded the Medal for Merit to Culture[53], specialised in music[54]; Edward Bogusławski[22], a composer[55], 1940–2003[56], of Poland[57], awarded the Zasłużony Działacz Kultury[58]; and Piotr Warzecha[23], a composer[59], 1941–2015[60], of Poland[61], specialised in music[62].

Recognition

Awards received include Badge of the 1000th anniversary of the Polish State[24], a decoration[63], in Poland[64], founded in 1960[65]; Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[25], a grade of an order[66], in Poland[67]; Work Flag Order, 1st class[26], a grade of an order[68]; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[27], a grade of an order[69], in Poland[70]; and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[71], a grade of an order[72], in Poland[73].

Personal Life

Bolesław Szabelski was affiliated with the Democratic Party[74].

Death and Burial

Bolesław Szabelski died on August 27, 1979[5]. He died in Katowice[4]. He is buried at Municipal Cemetery on the Panewnicka Street in Katowice[11].

Why It Matters

Bolesław Szabelski ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

FAQs

Where was Bolesław Szabelski born?

Born in Radoryż Smolany[2], Bolesław Szabelski…

Where did Bolesław Szabelski die?

Bolesław Szabelski passed away in Katowice[4].

What did Bolesław Szabelski do for work?

Bolesław Szabelski worked as composer[6], organist[7], pedagogue[8], and music educator[9].

Where did Bolesław Szabelski go to school?

Bolesław Szabelski was educated at Chopin University of Music[17].

What awards did Bolesław Szabelski receive?

Honors received include Badge of the 1000th anniversary of the Polish State[24], Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[25], Work Flag Order, 1st class[26], and Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[27].

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  2. [75] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [76] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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