Ed Swillms

German pianist and songwriter (1947–2023)
Person human Q1282532
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Ed Swillms

Summary

Ed Swillms is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on March 7, 1947[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on June 27, 2023[5]. He worked as a composer[6], songwriter[7], rock musician[8], jazz musician[9], and pianist[10].

Key Facts

  • Ed Swillms was born in Berlin[2].
  • Ed Swillms passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Ed Swillms was born on March 7, 1947[3].
  • Ed Swillms died on June 27, 2023[5].
  • Ed Swillms held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[11].
  • Ed Swillms held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Ed Swillms worked as a composer[6].
  • Ed Swillms worked as a songwriter[7].
  • Ed Swillms's professions included rock musician[8].
  • Ed Swillms worked as a jazz musician[9].
  • Ed Swillms's professions included pianist[10].
  • Ed Swillms's education included a stint at Q15122186[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Ed Swillms is Über sieben Brücken mußt du gehn[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Ed Swillms is Der blaue Planet[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Ed Swillms is Albatros[16].
  • Ed Swillms received the National Prize of East Germany[17].
  • Ed Swillms was a member of Die Alexanders[18].
  • Ed Swillms was a member of Karat[19].
  • Ed Swillms was a member of Panta Rhei[20].
  • Ed Swillms was a member of Gitarreros[21].
  • Ed Swillms is recorded as male[22].
  • Ed Swillms's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ed Swillms's family name is recorded as Swillms[24].
  • Ed Swillms's given name is recorded as Ulrich[25].
  • Ed Swillms's instrument is recorded as keyboard instrument[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Ed Swillms was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on March 7, 1947[3].

Education

Ed Swillms's education included a stint at Q15122186[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], songwriter[7], rock musician[8], jazz musician[9], and pianist[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Über sieben Brücken mußt du gehn[14], a musical work/composition[27]; Der blaue Planet[15], a musical work/composition[28]; and Albatros[16], a musical work/composition[29].

Recognition

Ed Swillms received the National Prize of East Germany[17].

Death and Burial

Ed Swillms died on June 27, 2023[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4].

FAQs

Where was Ed Swillms born?

Ed Swillms's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Ed Swillms die?

Ed Swillms died in Berlin[4].

What did Ed Swillms do for work?

Ed Swillms worked as composer[6], songwriter[7], rock musician[8], jazz musician[9], and pianist[10].

Where did Ed Swillms go to school?

Ed Swillms was educated at Q15122186[13].

What awards did Ed Swillms receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [14] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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