Fred Katz

American cellist (1919-2013)
Person human Q1452393
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Fred Katz

Summary

Fred Katz is a human[1]. He was born in Brooklyn[2]. He was born on February 25, 1919[3]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. He died on September 7, 2013[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], composer[7], cellist[8], jazz musician[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brooklyn[2], Fred Katz…
  • Fred Katz passed away in Santa Monica[4].
  • Fred Katz was born on February 25, 1919[3].
  • Fred Katz died on September 7, 2013[5].
  • Burial took place at Eden Memorial Park[12].
  • Fred Katz held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Fred Katz worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Fred Katz's professions included composer[7].
  • Fred Katz's professions included cellist[8].
  • Fred Katz worked as a jazz musician[9].
  • Fred Katz worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Fred Katz's professions included film score composer[14].
  • Fred Katz is recorded as male[15].
  • Fred Katz's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Fred Katz's genre is jazz[17].
  • Fred Katz's Commons category is recorded as Fred Katz[18].
  • The cause of death was cancer[19].
  • Fred Katz's family name is recorded as Katz[20].
  • Fred Katz's given name is recorded as Fred[21].
  • Fred Katz's official website is recorded as http://www.fredkatz.com[22].
  • Fred Katz's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Fred Katz's instrument is recorded as cello[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Fred Katz was born in Brooklyn[2]. He was born on February 25, 1919[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], composer[7], cellist[8], jazz musician[9], university teacher[10], and film score composer[14].

Death and Burial

Fred Katz died on September 7, 2013[5]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. The cause of death was cancer[19]. Burial took place at Eden Memorial Park[12].

Why It Matters

Fred Katz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

FAQs

Where was Fred Katz born?

Fred Katz's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].

Where did Fred Katz die?

Fred Katz died in Santa Monica[4].

What did Fred Katz do for work?

Fred Katz worked as anthropologist[6], composer[7], cellist[8], jazz musician[9], and university teacher[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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