Helmut Koch

German musician and conductor (1908-1975)
Person human Q1340542
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Summary

Helmut Koch was born on April 5, 1908[1], in Barmen[2]. He died on January 26, 1975[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a musician[5], conductor[6], choir director[7], editor[8], and composer[9].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Educated at: Folkwang University of the Arts[11]
  • Award received: Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[12], National Prize of East Germany[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Member of political party: Nazi Party[15], Socialist Unity Party of Germany[16]
  • Genre: classical music[17]
  • Archives at: Berlin State Library[18]
  • Family name: Koch[19]
  • Given name: Helmut[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[21]
  • P14536: 439691[22]

FAQs

Where was Helmut Koch born?

Helmut Koch was born in Barmen[2].

Where did Helmut Koch die?

Helmut Koch died in Berlin[4].

What did Helmut Koch do for work?

Helmut Koch worked as a musician[5], conductor[6], choir director[7], editor[8], and composer[9].

Where did Helmut Koch go to school?

Helmut Koch was educated at Folkwang University of the Arts[11].

What awards did Helmut Koch receive?

Honors received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[12] and National Prize of East Germany[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 18w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0278101-Koch-Helmut-19081975
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    National library of israel j9u id → 987007290049805171
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