Josef Suk

Czech composer and violinist (1874-1935)
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Josef Suk
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Josef Suk

Summary

Josef Suk is a human[1]. He was born in Křečovice[2]. He was born on January 4, 1874[3]. He died in Benešov[4]. He died on May 29, 1935[5]. He worked as a composer[6], music educator[7], and violinist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (378 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Josef Suk's place of birth was Křečovice[2].
  • Josef Suk passed away in Benešov[4].
  • Josef Suk was born on January 4, 1874[3].
  • Josef Suk died on May 29, 1935[5].
  • Josef Suk is buried at Vyšehrad cemetery[10].
  • Josef Suk was married to Otilie Suková[11].
  • A child of Josef Suk was Josef Suk[12].
  • Josef Suk held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[13].
  • Josef Suk held citizenship in Cisleithania[14].
  • Josef Suk worked as a composer[6].
  • Josef Suk's professions included music educator[7].
  • Josef Suk worked as a violinist[8].
  • Josef Suk held the position of head teacher[15].
  • Josef Suk was employed by Prague Conservatory[16].
  • Josef Suk was educated at Prague Conservatory[17].
  • A notable student of Josef Suk was Jaroslav Ježek[18].
  • A notable student of Josef Suk was Klement Slavický[19].
  • A notable student of Josef Suk was Pavel Bořkovec[20].
  • A notable student of Josef Suk was Bohuslav Martinů[21].
  • A notable student of Josef Suk was Q109483563[22].
  • A notable student of Josef Suk was Walter Susskind[23].
  • Josef Suk received the honorary doctorate of the Masaryk University[24].
  • Josef Suk was a member of Bohemian Quartet[25].
  • Josef Suk is recorded as male[26].
  • Josef Suk's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Josef Suk was born in Křečovice[2]. He was born on January 4, 1874[3].

Education

Josef Suk was educated at Prague Conservatory[17]. Studied under Antonín Dvořák[28], a classical composer[29], 1841–1904[30], of Kingdom of Bohemia[31], awarded the Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)[32], specialised in performing arts[33]; Antonín Bennewitz[34], a conductor[35], 1833–1926[36], of Czechoslovakia[37]; and Karel Stecker[38], a musicologist[39], 1861–1918[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], music educator[7], and violinist[8]. Josef Suk was employed by Prague Conservatory[16]. He held the position of head teacher[15]. Notable students include Jaroslav Ježek[18], a composer[41], 1906–1942[42], of Czechoslovakia[43], awarded the Czech Medal of Merit[44]; Klement Slavický[19], a composer[45], 1910–1999[46], of Czech Republic[47], specialised in music composing[48]; Pavel Bořkovec[20], a composer[49], 1894–1972[50], of Austria–Hungary[51]; Bohuslav Martinů[21], a classical composer[52], 1890–1959[53], of United States[54], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[55]; Q109483563[22], a singer[56], 1896–1972[57]; and Walter Susskind[23], a conductor[58], 1913–1980[59], of United Kingdom[60].

Recognition

Josef Suk received the honorary doctorate of the Masaryk University[24].

Personal Life

Among Josef Suk's spouses was Otilie Suková[11]. A child of him was he[12].

Death and Burial

Josef Suk died on May 29, 1935[5]. He passed away in Benešov[4]. He is buried at Vyšehrad cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Josef Suk ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (378 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Josef Suk born?

Josef Suk was born in Křečovice[2].

Where did Josef Suk die?

Josef Suk passed away in Benešov[4].

Who was Josef Suk married to?

Josef Suk's spouses include Otilie Suková[11].

What did Josef Suk do for work?

Josef Suk worked as composer[6], music educator[7], and violinist[8].

Where did Josef Suk go to school?

Josef Suk was educated at Prague Conservatory[17].

What awards did Josef Suk receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the Masaryk University[24].

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  1. [2] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . encyklopedie.idu.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  11. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . encyklopedie.idu.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  16. [24] . muni.cz. muni.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . Q27770811. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . encyklopedie.idu.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . encyklopedie.idu.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at Prague Conservatory
    Languages spoken, written or signed Czech
    Child Josef Suk
    Genre opera, symphony
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