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James Simon

German composer (1880–1944)
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James Simon

Summary

James Simon is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on September 29, 1880[3]. He passed away in Auschwitz[4]. He died on October 1944[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], and pianist[8].

Key Facts

  • James Simon's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • James Simon passed away in Auschwitz[4].
  • James Simon was born on September 29, 1880[3].
  • James Simon died on October 1944[5].
  • James Simon held citizenship in German Reich[9].
  • James Simon's professions included composer[6].
  • James Simon worked as a musicologist[7].
  • James Simon worked as a pianist[8].
  • James Simon is recorded as male[10].
  • James Simon's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • James Simon's genre is opera[12].
  • James Simon's Commons category is recorded as James Simon (Musiker)[13].
  • James Simon earned the academic degree of doctorate[14].
  • James Simon's residence is recorded as Berlin[15].
  • James Simon's family name is recorded as Simon[16].
  • James Simon's given name is recorded as James[17].
  • James Simon's significant event is recorded as Transport Eq from Theresienstadt Ghetto to Auschwitz Birkenau Extermination Camp on 12/10/1944[18].
  • James Simon's significant event is recorded as Transport XXIV/5 from Westerbork to Theresienstadt on 05/04/1944[19].
  • James Simon's instrument is recorded as piano[20].
  • James Simon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • James Simon's different from is recorded as James Simon[22].
  • James Simon's name is recorded as {'lang': 'und', 'text': 'Dr. James Simon'}[23].
  • James Simon's place of detention is recorded as Auschwitz[24].
  • James Simon's place of detention is recorded as Theresienstadt Ghetto[25].
  • James Simon's place of detention is recorded as Westerbork Transit Camp[26].

Body

Origins and Family

James Simon was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on September 29, 1880[3].

Education

James Simon earned the academic degree of doctorate[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], and pianist[8].

Death and Burial

James Simon died on October 1944[5]. He passed away in Auschwitz[4].

FAQs

Where was James Simon born?

James Simon was born in Berlin[2].

Where did James Simon die?

James Simon passed away in Auschwitz[4].

What did James Simon do for work?

James Simon worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], and pianist[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Q110279963. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Q110279963. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . The Database of Victims of the Nazi Persecution. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Q110279963. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Database of the Terezín Memorial. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . The Database of Victims of the Nazi Persecution. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . The Database of Victims of the Nazi Persecution. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . The Database of Victims of the Nazi Persecution. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Database of the Terezín Memorial. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Q110279963. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 438365
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  2. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Auschwitz
    Instance of → human
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
    Given name → James
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32153|batch #32153]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (35)"
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