Kurt Hessenberg

German composer (1908–1994)
Person human Q880925
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Kurt Hessenberg

Summary

Kurt Hessenberg is a human[1]. His place of birth was Frankfurt[2]. He was born on August 17, 1908[3]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. He died on June 17, 1994[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Kurt Hessenberg was born in Frankfurt[2].
  • Kurt Hessenberg died in Frankfurt[4].
  • Kurt Hessenberg was born on August 17, 1908[3].
  • Kurt Hessenberg died on June 17, 1994[5].
  • Burial took place at Frankfurt Main Cemetery[9].
  • A child of Kurt Hessenberg was Monika Hessenberg[10].
  • Kurt Hessenberg held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Kurt Hessenberg worked as a composer[6].
  • Kurt Hessenberg's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Kurt Hessenberg's employers was Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts[12].
  • Kurt Hessenberg was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[13].
  • Kurt Hessenberg was educated at Hoch Conservatory[14].
  • Kurt Hessenberg received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
  • Kurt Hessenberg received the Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[16].
  • Kurt Hessenberg received the Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[17].
  • Kurt Hessenberg is recorded as male[18].
  • Kurt Hessenberg's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Kurt Hessenberg was affiliated with the Nazi Party[20].
  • Kurt Hessenberg's Commons category is recorded as Kurt Hessenberg[21].
  • Kurt Hessenberg's archives at is recorded as University Library Johann Christian Senckenberg[22].
  • Kurt Hessenberg's family name is recorded as Hessenberg[23].
  • Kurt Hessenberg's given name is recorded as Kurt[24].
  • Kurt Hessenberg's work location is recorded as Frankfurt[25].
  • Kurt Hessenberg studied under Robert Teichmüller[26].
  • Kurt Hessenberg's described by source is recorded as Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[27].

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Origins and Family

Kurt Hessenberg was born in Frankfurt[2]. He was born on August 17, 1908[3].

Education

Educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[13], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1843[30] and Hoch Conservatory[14], a conservatory[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1878[33], headquartered in Frankfurt[34]. Kurt Hessenberg studied under Robert Teichmüller[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and university teacher[7]. Kurt Hessenberg was employed by Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], a decoration[35], in Germany[36]; Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[16], a cultural prize[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1932[39]; and Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[17], an award[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1949[42].

Personal Life

A child of Kurt Hessenberg was Monika Hessenberg[10]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[20].

Death and Burial

Kurt Hessenberg died on June 17, 1994[5]. He died in Frankfurt[4]. He is buried at Frankfurt Main Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Kurt Hessenberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43]

FAQs

Where was Kurt Hessenberg born?

Kurt Hessenberg's place of birth was Frankfurt[2].

Where did Kurt Hessenberg die?

Kurt Hessenberg died in Frankfurt[4].

What did Kurt Hessenberg do for work?

Kurt Hessenberg worked as composer[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Kurt Hessenberg go to school?

Kurt Hessenberg was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[13] and Hoch Conservatory[14].

What awards did Kurt Hessenberg receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[16], and Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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