Knud Jeppesen

Danish musicologist and composer (1892-1974)
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Summary

Knud Jeppesen was born on August 15, 1892[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on June 14, 1974[3], in Risskov[4]. He worked as a musicologist[5] and composer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Risskov Kirkegård[8]
  • Spouse: Alice Krayenbühl[9]
  • Child: Kristian Jeppesen[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[11]
  • Employer: Aarhus University[12]
  • Educated at: Royal Danish Academy of Music[13], University of Vienna[14]
  • Student: Ruth Almén[15]
  • Award received: Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17]
  • Member of: Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Family name: Jeppesen[20]
  • Given name: Knud[21]
  • Instrument: organ[22]
  • Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[24]
  • Name in native language: Knud Jeppesen[25]

Why It Matters

Knud Jeppesen has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Knud Jeppesen born?

Knud Jeppesen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Knud Jeppesen die?

Knud Jeppesen passed away in Risskov[4].

Who was Knud Jeppesen married to?

Knud Jeppesen's spouses include Alice Krayenbühl[9].

What did Knud Jeppesen do for work?

Knud Jeppesen worked as a musicologist[5] and composer[6].

Where did Knud Jeppesen go to school?

Knud Jeppesen was educated at Royal Danish Academy of Music[13] and University of Vienna[14].

What awards did Knud Jeppesen receive?

Honors received include Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[16] and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. Retrieved . biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Name in native language → {'lang': 'da', 'text': 'Knud Jeppesen'}
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