Branko Gavella

Croatian theatre director (1885–1962)
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Branko Gavella

Summary

Branko Gavella is a human[1]. Born in Zagreb[2], he… he was born on July 29, 1885[3]. He passed away in Zagreb[4]. He died on April 8, 1962[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], translator[7], theatre critic[8], theatrologist[9], and opera director[10].

Key Facts

  • Branko Gavella's place of birth was Zagreb[2].
  • Branko Gavella died in Zagreb[4].
  • Branko Gavella was born on July 29, 1885[3].
  • Branko Gavella was born on July 28, 1885[11].
  • Branko Gavella died on April 8, 1962[5].
  • Branko Gavella is buried at Mirogoj Cemetery[12].
  • A child of Branko Gavella was Ivana Batušić[13].
  • Branko Gavella held citizenship in Hungary[14].
  • Branko Gavella held citizenship in Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes[15].
  • Branko Gavella held citizenship in Kingdom of Yugoslavia[16].
  • Branko Gavella held citizenship in Independent State of Croatia[17].
  • Branko Gavella held citizenship in Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia[18].
  • Branko Gavella's professions included linguist[6].
  • Branko Gavella worked as a translator[7].
  • Branko Gavella's professions included theatre critic[8].
  • Branko Gavella's professions included theatrologist[9].
  • Branko Gavella worked as an opera director[10].
  • Branko Gavella's professions included theatrical director[19].
  • Branko Gavella was educated at University of Vienna[20].
  • Branko Gavella received the Vladimir Nazor Award[21].
  • Branko Gavella was a member of Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts[22].
  • Branko Gavella is recorded as male[23].
  • Branko Gavella's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • The cause of death was prostate cancer[25].
  • Branko Gavella's given name is recorded as Branko[26].

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Origins and Family

Branko Gavella was born in Zagreb[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 29, 1885[3] and July 28, 1885[11].

Education

Branko Gavella's education included a stint at University of Vienna[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], theatre critic[8], theatrologist[9], opera director[10], and theatrical director[19].

Recognition

Branko Gavella received the Vladimir Nazor Award[21].

Personal Life

A child of Branko Gavella was Ivana Batušić[13].

Death and Burial

Branko Gavella died on April 8, 1962[5]. He passed away in Zagreb[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[25]. He is buried at Mirogoj Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Branko Gavella include Gavella Drama Theatre[27], a theatre building[28], in Croatia[29], founded in 1953[30].

Why It Matters

Entities named for Branko Gavella include Gavella Drama Theatre[27], a theatre building[28], in Croatia[29], founded in 1953[30].

FAQs

Where was Branko Gavella born?

Branko Gavella was born in Zagreb[2].

Where did Branko Gavella die?

Branko Gavella died in Zagreb[4].

What did Branko Gavella do for work?

Branko Gavella worked as linguist[6], translator[7], theatre critic[8], theatrologist[9], and opera director[10].

Where did Branko Gavella go to school?

Branko Gavella was educated at University of Vienna[20].

What awards did Branko Gavella receive?

Honors received include Vladimir Nazor Award[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [24] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . gradskagroblja.hr. Retrieved . gradskagroblja.hr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . 24sata.hr. Retrieved . 24sata.hr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Croatian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  2. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, translator, theatre critic +4
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