Joseph Jongen

Belgian organist and composer (1873–1953)
Person human Q561259
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Joseph Jongen

Summary

Joseph Jongen is a human[1]. He was born in Liège[2]. He was born on December 14, 1873[3]. He died in Sart-lez-Spa[4]. He died on July 12, 1953[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], and conductor[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Joseph Jongen was born in Liège[2].
  • Joseph Jongen passed away in Sart-lez-Spa[4].
  • Joseph Jongen was born on December 14, 1873[3].
  • Joseph Jongen died on July 12, 1953[5].
  • Joseph Jongen held citizenship in Belgium[12].
  • French was Joseph Jongen's native language[13].
  • Joseph Jongen worked as a composer[6].
  • Joseph Jongen worked as a musicologist[7].
  • Joseph Jongen worked as a music educator[8].
  • Joseph Jongen's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Joseph Jongen's professions included conductor[10].
  • Joseph Jongen worked as a pianist[14].
  • Joseph Jongen was employed by Royal Conservatory of Brussels[15].
  • Joseph Jongen's education included a stint at Royal Conservatory of Liège[16].
  • A notable student of Joseph Jongen was Lucie Vellère[17].
  • A notable student of Joseph Jongen was Q137240785[18].
  • Joseph Jongen received the Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[19].
  • Joseph Jongen received the Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II[20].
  • Joseph Jongen received the Commander of the Order of Leopold[21].
  • Joseph Jongen received the Civic Cross, 1st class[22].
  • Joseph Jongen received the Centenary of National Independence Commemorative Medal[23].
  • Joseph Jongen received the Commander of the Order of the Oak Crown[24].
  • Joseph Jongen is recorded as male[25].
  • Joseph Jongen's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Joseph Jongen's genre is opera[27].

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Origins and Family

Joseph Jongen was born in Liège[2]. He was born on December 14, 1873[3]. French was his native language[13].

Education

Joseph Jongen was educated at Royal Conservatory of Liège[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], conductor[10], and pianist[14]. Among Joseph Jongen's employers was Royal Conservatory of Brussels[15]. Notable students include Lucie Vellère[17], a pharmacist[28], 1896–1966[29], of Belgium[30] and Q137240785[18], a musician[31], 1882–1953[32], of Belgium[33], awarded the Officer of the Order of the Crown[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[19], a grade of an order[35], in Belgium[36]; Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II[20], a grade of an order[37]; Commander of the Order of Leopold[21], a grade of an order[38], in Belgium[39]; Civic Cross, 1st class[22]; Centenary of National Independence Commemorative Medal[23], a jubilee medal[40], in Belgium[41], founded in 1930[42]; and Commander of the Order of the Oak Crown[24], a grade of an order[43], in Luxembourg[44], founded in 1841[45].

Death and Burial

Joseph Jongen died on July 12, 1953[5]. He passed away in Sart-lez-Spa[4].

Why It Matters

Joseph Jongen has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Jongen born?

Joseph Jongen was born in Liège[2].

Where did Joseph Jongen die?

Joseph Jongen died in Sart-lez-Spa[4].

What did Joseph Jongen do for work?

Joseph Jongen worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], and conductor[10].

Where did Joseph Jongen go to school?

Joseph Jongen was educated at Royal Conservatory of Liège[16].

What awards did Joseph Jongen receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown[19], Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II[20], Commander of the Order of Leopold[21], and Civic Cross, 1st class[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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