Hugo Distler
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Summary
Hugo Distler was born on June 24, 1908[1], in Nuremberg[2]. He died on November 1, 1942[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], choir director[7], university teacher[8], and organist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (728 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Occupation: church musician[13], cantor[14]
- Educated at: University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[15]
- Award received: Prize of the city of Nuremberg[16]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[19]
- Commons category: Hugo Distler[20]
- Archives at: Lübeck City Library[21], Bavarian State Library[22]
- Cause of death: asphyxia[23]
- Family name: Distler[24]
- Given name: Hugo[25]
- Official website: http://www.hugo-distler.de[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Hugo Distler[27]
- Manner of death: suicide[28]
- Instrument: organ[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[30]
- List of works: list of compositions by Hugo Distler[31]
- Name in native language: Hugo Distler[32]
- Related category: Category:Compositions by Hugo Distler[33]
Why It Matters
Hugo Distler has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Hugo Distler born?
Hugo Distler's place of birth was Nuremberg[2].
Where did Hugo Distler die?
Hugo Distler passed away in Berlin[4].
What did Hugo Distler do for work?
Hugo Distler worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], choir director[7], university teacher[8], and organist[9].
Where did Hugo Distler go to school?
Hugo Distler was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[15].
What awards did Hugo Distler receive?
Honors received include Prize of the city of Nuremberg[16].