Jan Janca

German organist and composer
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Jan Janca

Summary

Jan Janca is a human[1]. Born in Gdańsk[2], he… he was born on June 1, 1933[3]. He passed away in Tübingen[4]. He died on December 8, 2023[5]. He worked as an organist[6], composer[7], and musician[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Gdańsk[2], Jan Janca…
  • Jan Janca passed away in Tübingen[4].
  • Jan Janca was born on June 1, 1933[3].
  • Jan Janca died on December 8, 2023[5].
  • Jan Janca held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Jan Janca's professions included organist[6].
  • Jan Janca's professions included composer[7].
  • Jan Janca worked as a musician[8].
  • Jan Janca's field of work was music[10].
  • Jan Janca's field of work was organ performance[11].
  • Jan Janca's field of work was composed musical work[12].
  • Jan Janca's field of work was music composition[13].
  • Jan Janca was educated at Academy of Music in Kraków[14].
  • Jan Janca received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
  • Jan Janca is recorded as male[16].
  • Jan Janca's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jan Janca's given name is recorded as Jan[18].
  • Jan Janca's work location is recorded as Tübingen[19].
  • Jan Janca's work location is recorded as Berlin[20].
  • Jan Janca's instrument is recorded as organ[21].
  • Jan Janca's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Jan Janca's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Polish[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Jan Janca was born in Gdańsk[2]. He was born on June 1, 1933[3].

Education

Jan Janca was educated at Academy of Music in Kraków[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include organist[6], composer[7], and musician[8]. Fields of work include music[10], a type of arts[24]; organ performance[11]; composed musical work[12], a type of work of art[25]; and music composition[13], an academic discipline[26].

Recognition

Jan Janca received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].

Death and Burial

Jan Janca died on December 8, 2023[5]. He died in Tübingen[4].

FAQs

Where was Jan Janca born?

Jan Janca's place of birth was Gdańsk[2].

Where did Jan Janca die?

Jan Janca passed away in Tübingen[4].

What did Jan Janca do for work?

Jan Janca worked as organist[6], composer[7], and musician[8].

Where did Jan Janca go to school?

Jan Janca was educated at Academy of Music in Kraków[14].

What awards did Jan Janca receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work music, organ performance, composed musical work +1
    Place of birth Gdańsk
    Wikidata description German organist and composer
    Given name Jan
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