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]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

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[12].
  • Branko Gavella died on April 8, 1962[5].
  • Branko Gavella is buried at Mirogoj Cemetery[13].
  • A child of Branko Gavella was Ivana Batušić[14].
  • Branko Gavella held citizenship in Hungary[15].
  • Branko Gavella held citizenship in Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes[16].
  • Branko Gavella held citizenship in Kingdom of Yugoslavia[17].
  • Branko Gavella held citizenship in Independent State of Croatia[18].
  • Branko Gavella held citizenship in Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia[19].
  • 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[20].
  • Branko Gavella was educated at University of Vienna[21].
  • Branko Gavella received the Vladimir Nazor Award[22].
  • Branko Gavella was a member of Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts[23].
  • Branko Gavella is recorded as male[24].
  • Branko Gavella's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • The cause of death was prostate cancer[26].
  • Branko Gavella's given name is recorded as Branko[27].

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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[12].

Education

Branko Gavella's education included a stint at University of Vienna[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], theatre critic[8], theatrologist[9], opera director[10], and theatrical director[20].

Recognition

Branko Gavella received the Vladimir Nazor Award[22].

Personal Life

A child of Branko Gavella was Ivana Batušić[14].

Death and Burial

Branko Gavella died on April 8, 1962[5]. He passed away in Zagreb[4]. The cause of death was prostate cancer[26]. He is buried at Mirogoj Cemetery[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Branko Gavella include Gavella Drama Theatre[28], a theatre building[29], in Croatia[30], founded in 1953[31].

Why It Matters

Branko Gavella ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Entities named for him include Gavella Drama Theatre[28], a theatre building[29], in Croatia[30], founded in 1953[31].

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[21].

What awards did Branko Gavella receive?

Honors received include Vladimir Nazor Award[22].

References

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . 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. [20] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . gradskagroblja.hr. Retrieved . gradskagroblja.hr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . 24sata.hr. Retrieved . 24sata.hr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Croatian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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