Heinz Benker

German composer (1921–2000)
Person human Q1396894
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Heinz Benker

Summary

Heinz Benker is a human[1]. His place of birth was Landshut[2]. He was born on March 13, 1921[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on June 2, 2000[5]. He worked as a composer[6].

Key Facts

  • Heinz Benker's place of birth was Landshut[2].
  • Heinz Benker died in Munich[4].
  • Heinz Benker was born on March 13, 1921[3].
  • Heinz Benker died on June 2, 2000[5].
  • Heinz Benker held citizenship in Germany[7].
  • Heinz Benker worked as a composer[6].
  • Heinz Benker received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[8].
  • Heinz Benker received the Bavarian Culture Prize[9].
  • Heinz Benker is recorded as male[10].
  • Heinz Benker's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Heinz Benker's family name is recorded as Benker[12].
  • Heinz Benker's given name is recorded as Heinz[13].
  • Heinz Benker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[14].

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Origins and Family

Heinz Benker's place of birth was Landshut[2]. He was born on March 13, 1921[3].

Career and Affiliations

Heinz Benker worked as a composer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[8], a grade of an order[15], in Germany[16] and Bavarian Culture Prize[9], a cultural prize[17], in Germany[18].

Death and Burial

Heinz Benker died on June 2, 2000[5]. He died in Munich[4].

FAQs

Where was Heinz Benker born?

Heinz Benker was born in Landshut[2].

Where did Heinz Benker die?

Heinz Benker passed away in Munich[4].

What did Heinz Benker do for work?

Heinz Benker worked as composer[6].

What awards did Heinz Benker receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[8] and Bavarian Culture Prize[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [15] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [16] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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