Eugen Kapp

Estonian composer (1908-1996)
Person human Q937407
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Eugen Kapp

Summary

Eugen Kapp is a human[1]. His place of birth was Astrakhan[2]. He was born on May 26, 1908[3]. He died in Tallinn[4]. He died on October 29, 1996[5]. He worked as a composer[6], film score composer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Eugen Kapp was born in Astrakhan[2].
  • Eugen Kapp passed away in Tallinn[4].
  • Eugen Kapp was born on May 26, 1908[3].
  • Eugen Kapp died on October 29, 1996[5].
  • Burial took place at Metsakalmistu[10].
  • Eugen Kapp's father was Artur Kapp[11].
  • Eugen Kapp held citizenship in Estonia[12].
  • Eugen Kapp held citizenship in Soviet Union[13].
  • Eugen Kapp held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Eugen Kapp's professions included composer[6].
  • Eugen Kapp's professions included film score composer[7].
  • Eugen Kapp's professions included politician[8].
  • Eugen Kapp held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[15].
  • Eugen Kapp was educated at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre[16].
  • A notable student of Eugen Kapp was Gennadi Podelski[17].
  • A notable student of Eugen Kapp was Eino Tamberg[18].
  • A notable student of Eugen Kapp was Olav Ehala[19].
  • Eugen Kapp received the Stalin Prize[20].
  • Eugen Kapp received the Order of Lenin[21].
  • Eugen Kapp received the Hero of Socialist Labour[22].
  • Eugen Kapp received the People's Artist of the USSR[23].
  • Eugen Kapp received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour[24].
  • Eugen Kapp received the Order of Friendship of Peoples[25].
  • Eugen Kapp was a member of Union of Soviet Composers[26].
  • Eugen Kapp is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Astrakhan[2], Eugen Kapp… he was born on May 26, 1908[3]. His father was Artur Kapp[11].

Education

Eugen Kapp's education included a stint at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre[16]. He studied under Artur Kapp[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], film score composer[7], and politician[8]. Eugen Kapp held the position of deputy of the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union[15]. Notable students include Gennadi Podelski[17], a composer[29], 1927–1983[30], of Estonia[31], awarded the Order of the Badge of Honour[32]; Eino Tamberg[18]; and Olav Ehala[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Stalin Prize[20], a Soviet state award[33], in Soviet Union[34], founded in 1941[35]; Order of Lenin[21], an order[36], in Soviet Union[37], founded in 1930[38]; Hero of Socialist Labour[22], a title of honor[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1938[41]; People's Artist of the USSR[23], an award[42], in Soviet Union[43], founded in 1936[44]; Order of the Red Banner of Labour[24], a socialist order of merit[45], in Soviet Union[46], founded in 1928[47]; and Order of Friendship of Peoples[25], an order[48], in Soviet Union[49], founded in 1972[50].

Personal Life

Eugen Kapp was affiliated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union[51].

Death and Burial

Eugen Kapp died on October 29, 1996[5]. He died in Tallinn[4]. Burial took place at Metsakalmistu[10].

Why It Matters

Eugen Kapp ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Eugen Kapp born?

Eugen Kapp was born in Astrakhan[2].

Where did Eugen Kapp die?

Eugen Kapp passed away in Tallinn[4].

Who were Eugen Kapp's parents?

Eugen Kapp's father was Artur Kapp[11].

What did Eugen Kapp do for work?

Eugen Kapp worked as composer[6], film score composer[7], and politician[8].

Where did Eugen Kapp go to school?

Eugen Kapp was educated at Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre[16].

What awards did Eugen Kapp receive?

Honors received include Stalin Prize[20], Order of Lenin[21], Hero of Socialist Labour[22], and People's Artist of the USSR[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [51] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.
  26. [19] . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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