Jan Meyerowitz

American conductor, composer, pianist and musicologist
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Jan Meyerowitz

Summary

Jan Meyerowitz is a human[1]. Born in Wrocław[2], he… he was born on April 23, 1913[3]. He passed away in Colmar[4]. He died on December 15, 1998[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], pianist[8], musicologist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jan Meyerowitz's place of birth was Wrocław[2].
  • Jan Meyerowitz passed away in Colmar[4].
  • Jan Meyerowitz was born on April 23, 1913[3].
  • Jan Meyerowitz died on December 15, 1998[5].
  • Jan Meyerowitz held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Jan Meyerowitz worked as a conductor[6].
  • Jan Meyerowitz worked as a composer[7].
  • Jan Meyerowitz worked as a pianist[8].
  • Jan Meyerowitz's professions included musicologist[9].
  • Jan Meyerowitz worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Jan Meyerowitz worked as a writer[13].
  • Among Jan Meyerowitz's employers was Brooklyn College[14].
  • Jan Meyerowitz received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].
  • Jan Meyerowitz is recorded as male[16].
  • Jan Meyerowitz's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Jan Meyerowitz's family name is recorded as Meyerowitz[18].
  • Jan Meyerowitz's given name is recorded as Jan[19].
  • Jan Meyerowitz's instrument is recorded as piano[20].
  • Jan Meyerowitz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • Jan Meyerowitz's start of work period is recorded as 1951[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Wrocław[2], Jan Meyerowitz… he was born on April 23, 1913[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], pianist[8], musicologist[9], university teacher[10], and writer[13]. Among Jan Meyerowitz's employers was Brooklyn College[14].

Recognition

Jan Meyerowitz received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].

Death and Burial

Jan Meyerowitz died on December 15, 1998[5]. He passed away in Colmar[4].

Why It Matters

Jan Meyerowitz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Jan Meyerowitz born?

Jan Meyerowitz's place of birth was Wrocław[2].

Where did Jan Meyerowitz die?

Jan Meyerowitz died in Colmar[4].

What did Jan Meyerowitz do for work?

Jan Meyerowitz worked as conductor[6], composer[7], pianist[8], musicologist[9], and university teacher[10].

What awards did Jan Meyerowitz receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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