Léon Orthel

Dutch composer and pianist (1905–1985)
Person human Q1988269
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Léon Orthel

Summary

Léon Orthel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Roosendaal[2]. He was born on October 4, 1905[3]. He passed away in The Hague[4]. He died on September 6, 1985[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], musicologist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Léon Orthel was born in Roosendaal[2].
  • Léon Orthel died in The Hague[4].
  • Léon Orthel was born on October 4, 1905[3].
  • Léon Orthel died on September 6, 1985[5].
  • Léon Orthel held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[11].
  • Léon Orthel worked as a composer[6].
  • Léon Orthel's professions included pianist[7].
  • Léon Orthel worked as a musicologist[8].
  • Léon Orthel worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Léon Orthel was employed by Royal Conservatory of The Hague[12].
  • Léon Orthel's education included a stint at Royal Conservatory of The Hague[13].
  • Léon Orthel received the ANV -Visser Neerlandia-price for Music[14].
  • Léon Orthel is recorded as male[15].
  • Léon Orthel's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Léon Orthel's family name is recorded as Orthel[17].
  • Léon Orthel's given name is recorded as Léon[18].
  • Léon Orthel studied under Johan Wagenaar[19].
  • Léon Orthel's instrument is recorded as piano[20].

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Origins and Family

Léon Orthel's place of birth was Roosendaal[2]. He was born on October 4, 1905[3].

Education

Léon Orthel was educated at Royal Conservatory of The Hague[13]. He studied under Johan Wagenaar[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], musicologist[8], and university teacher[9]. Among Léon Orthel's employers was Royal Conservatory of The Hague[12].

Recognition

Léon Orthel received the ANV -Visser Neerlandia-price for Music[14].

Death and Burial

Léon Orthel died on September 6, 1985[5]. He passed away in The Hague[4].

Why It Matters

Léon Orthel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was Léon Orthel born?

Born in Roosendaal[2], Léon Orthel…

Where did Léon Orthel die?

Léon Orthel passed away in The Hague[4].

What did Léon Orthel do for work?

Léon Orthel worked as composer[6], pianist[7], musicologist[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Léon Orthel go to school?

Léon Orthel was educated at Royal Conservatory of The Hague[13].

What awards did Léon Orthel receive?

Honors received include ANV -Visser Neerlandia-price for Music[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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