Federico Sopeña

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Federico Sopeña

Summary

Federico Sopeña is a human[1]. He was born in Valladolid[2]. He was born on January 25, 1917[3]. He passed away in Madrid[4]. He died on May 22, 1991[5]. He worked as a musicologist[6], philosopher[7], professor[8], art historian[9], and music critic[10].

Key Facts

  • Federico Sopeña's place of birth was Valladolid[2].
  • Federico Sopeña passed away in Madrid[4].
  • Federico Sopeña was born on January 25, 1917[3].
  • Federico Sopeña died on May 22, 1991[5].
  • Federico Sopeña held citizenship in Spain[11].
  • Federico Sopeña worked as a musicologist[6].
  • Federico Sopeña worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Federico Sopeña's professions included professor[8].
  • Federico Sopeña worked as an art historian[9].
  • Federico Sopeña's professions included music critic[10].
  • Federico Sopeña held the position of director of Museo del Prado[12].
  • Federico Sopeña held the position of cardinal[13].
  • Federico Sopeña held the position of Q135599084[14].
  • Federico Sopeña held the position of director de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando[15].
  • Federico Sopeña held the position of director[16].
  • A notable student of Federico Sopeña was José Luis Temes[17].
  • Federico Sopeña received the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[18].
  • Federico Sopeña received the Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[19].
  • Federico Sopeña was a member of Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando[20].
  • Federico Sopeña's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].
  • Federico Sopeña is recorded as male[22].
  • Federico Sopeña's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Federico Sopeña's given name is recorded as Federico[24].
  • Federico Sopeña's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Spanish[25].
  • Federico Sopeña's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Greek[26].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[27]

  • Country: ES[28]

  • Began / founded: 1917-01-25[29]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1991-05-22[30]

  • MusicBrainz ID: e5da3c06-bf29-47f2-bd43-234c489c8692[31]

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Origins and Family

Federico Sopeña was born in Valladolid[2]. He was born on January 25, 1917[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musicologist[6], philosopher[7], professor[8], art historian[9], and music critic[10]. Positions held include director of Museo del Prado[12], a position[32], in Spain[33]; cardinal[13], a title[34]; Q135599084[14]; director de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando[15]; and director[16], a profession[35]. A notable student of Federico Sopeña was José Luis Temes[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[18], a grade of an order[36], in Spain[37] and Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[19], a grade of an order[38], in Austria[39].

Personal Life

Federico Sopeña's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[21].

Death and Burial

Federico Sopeña died on May 22, 1991[5]. He passed away in Madrid[4].

FAQs

Where was Federico Sopeña born?

Born in Valladolid[2], Federico Sopeña…

Where did Federico Sopeña die?

Federico Sopeña passed away in Madrid[4].

What did Federico Sopeña do for work?

Federico Sopeña worked as musicologist[6], philosopher[7], professor[8], art historian[9], and music critic[10].

What awards did Federico Sopeña receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[18] and Grand Star of the Decoration for Services to the Republic of Austria[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . boe.es. boe.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . realacademiabellasartessanfernando.com. realacademiabellasartessanfernando.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . realacademiabellasartessanfernando.com. realacademiabellasartessanfernando.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [27] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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