Ervin Major

Hungarian music historian, composer (1901-1967)
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Summary

Ervin Major was born on January 26, 1901[1], in Budapest[2]. He died on October 10, 1967[3], in Budapest[4]. He worked as a musicologist[5] and composer[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: Budapest District XII[8]
  • Place of burial: Farkasréti Cemetery[9]
  • Father: Jakab Gyula Major[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Hungary[11]
  • Educated at: Eötvös Loránd University[12], Franz Liszt Academy of Music[13]
  • Student: Szabolcs Esztényi[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Family name: Major[16]
  • Given name: Ervin[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Hungarian[18]
  • Sibling: Róbert Major[19]

FAQs

Where was Ervin Major born?

Ervin Major's place of birth was Budapest[2].

Where did Ervin Major die?

Ervin Major died in Budapest[4].

Who were Ervin Major's parents?

Ervin Major's father was Jakab Gyula Major[10].

What did Ervin Major do for work?

Ervin Major worked as a musicologist[5] and composer[6].

Where did Ervin Major go to school?

Ervin Major was educated at Eötvös Loránd University[12] and Franz Liszt Academy of Music[13].

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  10. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . epa.oszk.hu. epa.oszk.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13w ago · OBender12 · 2026-07-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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