Franz Konwitschny

German conductor (1901-1962)
Person human Q63454
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Franz Konwitschny

Summary

Franz Konwitschny is a human[1]. He was born in Fulnek[2]. He was born on August 14, 1901[3]. He died in Belgrade[4]. He died on July 28, 1962[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], music director[7], politician[8], and violist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Franz Konwitschny was born in Fulnek[2].
  • Franz Konwitschny passed away in Belgrade[4].
  • Franz Konwitschny was born on August 14, 1901[3].
  • Franz Konwitschny died on July 28, 1962[5].
  • Franz Konwitschny is buried at Leipzig South Cemetery[11].
  • Franz Konwitschny held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Franz Konwitschny's professions included conductor[6].
  • Franz Konwitschny's professions included music director[7].
  • Franz Konwitschny's professions included politician[8].
  • Franz Konwitschny worked as a violist[9].
  • Franz Konwitschny's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[13].
  • Franz Konwitschny received the National Prize of East Germany[14].
  • Franz Konwitschny is recorded as male[15].
  • Franz Konwitschny's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Franz Konwitschny was affiliated with the Nazi Party[17].
  • Franz Konwitschny's genre is classical music[18].
  • Franz Konwitschny's record label is recorded as Eterna[19].
  • Franz Konwitschny's record label is recorded as Deutsche Grammophon[20].
  • Franz Konwitschny's record label is recorded as Fontana Records[21].
  • Franz Konwitschny's record label is recorded as Supraphon[22].
  • Franz Konwitschny's record label is recorded as Philips Records[23].
  • Franz Konwitschny's record label is recorded as Decca[24].
  • Franz Konwitschny's Commons category is recorded as Franz Konwitschny[25].
  • Franz Konwitschny's archives at is recorded as Public Library Leipzig[26].
  • Franz Konwitschny's family name is recorded as Konwitschny[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: YU[29]

  • Began / founded: 1901-08-14[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1962-07-28[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 9eed3166-cbd6-4943-bbec-167a6f7bf4c6[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Fulnek[2], Franz Konwitschny… he was born on August 14, 1901[3].

Education

Franz Konwitschny was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], music director[7], politician[8], and violist[9].

Recognition

Franz Konwitschny received the National Prize of East Germany[14].

Personal Life

Franz Konwitschny was affiliated with the Nazi Party[17].

Death and Burial

Franz Konwitschny died on July 28, 1962[5]. He died in Belgrade[4]. Burial took place at Leipzig South Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Franz Konwitschny ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Franz Konwitschny born?

Born in Fulnek[2], Franz Konwitschny…

Where did Franz Konwitschny die?

Franz Konwitschny passed away in Belgrade[4].

What did Franz Konwitschny do for work?

Franz Konwitschny worked as conductor[6], music director[7], politician[8], and violist[9].

Where did Franz Konwitschny go to school?

Franz Konwitschny was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[13].

What awards did Franz Konwitschny receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Date of birth +1901-08-14T00:00:00Z
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    Instrument viola
    Member of political party Nazi Party
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