Harry Adaskin

Canadian music academic and broadcaster
Person human Q249436
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Harry Adaskin

Summary

Harry Adaskin is a human[1]. Born in Riga[2], he… he was born on October 6, 1901[3]. He passed away in Vancouver[4]. He died on April 7, 1994[5]. He worked as a musicologist[6], music educator[7], and violinist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Harry Adaskin's place of birth was Riga[2].
  • Harry Adaskin passed away in Vancouver[4].
  • Harry Adaskin was born on October 6, 1901[3].
  • Harry Adaskin died on April 7, 1994[5].
  • Harry Adaskin's father was Khayim-Laib (Samuel) Adaskin[10].
  • Harry Adaskin held citizenship in Canada[11].
  • Harry Adaskin worked as a musicologist[6].
  • Harry Adaskin worked as a music educator[7].
  • Harry Adaskin worked as a violinist[8].
  • Harry Adaskin's education included a stint at Hamburger Konservatorium[12].
  • Harry Adaskin received the Officer of the Order of Canada[13].
  • Harry Adaskin is recorded as male[14].
  • Harry Adaskin's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Harry Adaskin's family name is recorded as Adaskin[16].
  • Harry Adaskin's given name is recorded as Harry[17].
  • Harry Adaskin's instrument is recorded as violin[18].
  • Harry Adaskin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Harry Adaskin's place of birth was Riga[2]. He was born on October 6, 1901[3]. His father was Khayim-Laib (Samuel) Adaskin[10].

Education

Harry Adaskin was educated at Hamburger Konservatorium[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musicologist[6], music educator[7], and violinist[8].

Recognition

Harry Adaskin received the Officer of the Order of Canada[13].

Death and Burial

Harry Adaskin died on April 7, 1994[5]. He died in Vancouver[4].

Why It Matters

Harry Adaskin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Harry Adaskin born?

Harry Adaskin's place of birth was Riga[2].

Where did Harry Adaskin die?

Harry Adaskin died in Vancouver[4].

Who were Harry Adaskin's parents?

Harry Adaskin's father was Khayim-Laib (Samuel) Adaskin[10].

What did Harry Adaskin do for work?

Harry Adaskin worked as musicologist[6], music educator[7], and violinist[8].

Where did Harry Adaskin go to school?

Harry Adaskin was educated at Hamburger Konservatorium[12].

What awards did Harry Adaskin receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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