Frank Martin

Swiss composer (1890–1974)
Person human Q123910
Frank Martin
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Summary

Frank Martin is a human[1]. He was born in Geneva[2]. He was born on September 15, 1890[3]. He passed away in Naarden[4]. He died on November 21, 1974[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], university teacher[8], pianist[9], and music educator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Frank Martin was born in Geneva[2].
  • Born in Eaux-Vives[12].
  • Frank Martin died in Naarden[4].
  • Frank Martin was born on September 15, 1890[3].
  • Frank Martin died on November 21, 1974[5].
  • Frank Martin is buried at Cemetery of Kings[13].
  • Frank Martin held citizenship in Switzerland[14].
  • Frank Martin's professions included composer[6].
  • Frank Martin's professions included conductor[7].
  • Frank Martin worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Frank Martin worked as a pianist[9].
  • Frank Martin worked as a music educator[10].
  • Frank Martin worked as a librettist[15].
  • Frank Martin was employed by Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[16].
  • Among Frank Martin's employers was Conservatoire de Musique[17].
  • Among Frank Martin's employers was Institut Jaques-Dalcroze (Genève)[18].
  • Frank Martin's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Musique[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Frank Martin is Polyptyque[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Frank Martin is Petite symphonie concertante[21].
  • Frank Martin received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].
  • Frank Martin received the Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[23].
  • Frank Martin received the Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[24].
  • Frank Martin was a member of Royal Academy of Science, Letters and Fine Arts of Belgium[25].
  • Frank Martin's religion is recorded as reformed[26].
  • Frank Martin is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Geneva[2], a cantonal capital of Switzerland[28], in Switzerland[29] and Eaux-Vives[12], a former municipality of Switzerland[30], in Switzerland[31]. Frank Martin was born on September 15, 1890[3].

Education

Frank Martin was educated at Conservatoire de Musique[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], university teacher[8], pianist[9], music educator[10], and librettist[15]. Employers include Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[16], a conservatory[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1850[34]; Conservatoire de Musique[17], an architectural structure[35], in Switzerland[36], founded in 1835[37], headquartered in Geneva[38]; and Institut Jaques-Dalcroze (Genève)[18], a conservatory[39], in Switzerland[40], founded in 1915[41], headquartered in Geneva[42].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Polyptyque[20], a musical work/composition[43] and Petite symphonie concertante[21], a musical work/composition[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], a decoration[45], in Germany[46]; Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[23], an award[47], in Switzerland[48]; and Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[24], an award[49], in Switzerland[50].

Personal Life

Frank Martin's religion is recorded as reformed[26].

Death and Burial

Frank Martin died on November 21, 1974[5]. He passed away in Naarden[4]. Burial took place at Cemetery of Kings[13].

Why It Matters

Frank Martin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Frank Martin born?

Born in Geneva[2].

Where did Frank Martin die?

Frank Martin died in Naarden[4].

What did Frank Martin do for work?

Frank Martin worked as composer[6], conductor[7], university teacher[8], pianist[9], and music educator[10].

Where did Frank Martin go to school?

Frank Martin was educated at Conservatoire de Musique[19].

What awards did Frank Martin receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[23], and Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[24].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  3. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [6] ↑ . B.R.A.H.M.S.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [13] ↑ . Geneva cemeteries – history and guide. wikidata.org.
  17. [26] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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