Jan Gawlas

Polish composer (1901-1965)
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Jan Gawlas

Summary

Jan Gawlas is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dolní Žukov[2]. He was born on December 27, 1901[3]. He passed away in Cieszyn[4]. He died on June 11, 1965[5]. He worked as a composer[6], organist[7], pedagogue[8], conductor[9], and music educator[10].

Key Facts

  • Born in Dolní Žukov[2], Jan Gawlas…
  • Jan Gawlas passed away in Cieszyn[4].
  • Jan Gawlas was born on December 27, 1901[3].
  • Jan Gawlas died on June 11, 1965[5].
  • Jan Gawlas is buried at Lutheran Cemetery in Cieszyn[11].
  • Jan Gawlas held citizenship in Poland[12].
  • Jan Gawlas worked as a composer[6].
  • Jan Gawlas worked as an organist[7].
  • Jan Gawlas's professions included pedagogue[8].
  • Jan Gawlas worked as a conductor[9].
  • Jan Gawlas worked as a music educator[10].
  • Jan Gawlas's field of work was music[13].
  • Jan Gawlas's education included a stint at Academy of Music in Katowice[14].
  • Jan Gawlas is recorded as male[15].
  • Jan Gawlas's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Jan Gawlas's genre is classical music[17].
  • Jan Gawlas's genre is liturgical music[18].
  • Jan Gawlas's genre is vocal music[19].
  • Jan Gawlas's Commons category is recorded as Jan Gawlas[20].
  • Jan Gawlas's family name is recorded as Gawlas[21].
  • Jan Gawlas's given name is recorded as Jan[22].
  • Jan Gawlas studied under Bolesław Szabelski[23].
  • Jan Gawlas's instrument is recorded as organ[24].
  • Jan Gawlas's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Polish[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Jan Gawlas was born in Dolní Žukov[2]. He was born on December 27, 1901[3].

Education

Jan Gawlas's education included a stint at Academy of Music in Katowice[14]. He studied under Bolesław Szabelski[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], organist[7], pedagogue[8], conductor[9], and music educator[10]. Jan Gawlas's field of work was music[13].

Death and Burial

Jan Gawlas died on June 11, 1965[5]. He passed away in Cieszyn[4]. Burial took place at Lutheran Cemetery in Cieszyn[11].

FAQs

Where was Jan Gawlas born?

Born in Dolní Žukov[2], Jan Gawlas…

Where did Jan Gawlas die?

Jan Gawlas passed away in Cieszyn[4].

What did Jan Gawlas do for work?

Jan Gawlas worked as composer[6], organist[7], pedagogue[8], conductor[9], and music educator[10].

Where did Jan Gawlas go to school?

Jan Gawlas was educated at Academy of Music in Katowice[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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    Family name Gawlas
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    Place of birth Dolní Žukov
    Wikidata description Polish composer (1901-1965)
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