Jan Kiepura
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Summary
Jan Kiepura was born on May 16, 1902[1], in Sosnowiec[2]. He died on August 15, 1966[3], in Harrison[4]. He worked as an opera singer[5], singer[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (814 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: August 16, 1966[11]
- Place of burial: Powązki Cemetery[12]
- Spouse: Marta Eggerth[13]
- Country of citizenship: Poland[14], United States[15]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[16]
- Occupation: musician[17]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], Gold Cross of Merit[19], Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: opera[22]
- Commons category: Jan Kiepura[23]
- Voice type: Heldentenor[24], tenor[25]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[26]
- Family name: Kiepura[27]
- Given name: Jan[28], Wiktor[29]
- Topic's main category: Category:Jan Kiepura[30]
- Described at URL: http://janek.czarnieckiego.pl/artysta/jan-kiepura/[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Instrument: voice[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[34]
- Name in native language: Jan Wiktor Kiepura[35]
- Different from: EuroNight Jan Kiepura[36]
- Start of work period: 1923[37]
Why It Matters
Jan Kiepura has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Jan Kiepura born?
Jan Kiepura's place of birth was Sosnowiec[2].
Where did Jan Kiepura die?
Jan Kiepura died in Harrison[4].
Who was Jan Kiepura married to?
Jan Kiepura's spouses include Marta Eggerth[13].
What did Jan Kiepura do for work?
Jan Kiepura worked as an opera singer[5], singer[6], stage actor[7], film actor[8], and actor[9].
What awards did Jan Kiepura receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[18], Gold Cross of Merit[19], and Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[20].