Leo Slezak

Austrian opera singer (1873–1946)
Person human Q78586
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Summary

Leo Slezak is a human[1]. He was born in Šumperk[2]. He was born on August 18, 1873[3]. He passed away in Rottach-Egern[4]. He died on June 1, 1946[5]. He worked as an actor[6], opera singer[7], autobiographer[8], film actor[9], and writer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Leo Slezak's place of birth was Šumperk[2].
  • Leo Slezak died in Rottach-Egern[4].
  • Leo Slezak was born on August 18, 1873[3].
  • Leo Slezak died on June 1, 1946[5].
  • Burial took place at Rottach-Egern[12].
  • A child of Leo Slezak was Walter Slezak[13].
  • A child of Leo Slezak was Margarete Slezak[14].
  • Leo Slezak held citizenship in Austria[15].
  • Leo Slezak worked as an actor[6].
  • Leo Slezak worked as an opera singer[7].
  • Leo Slezak's professions included autobiographer[8].
  • Leo Slezak worked as a film actor[9].
  • Leo Slezak worked as a writer[10].
  • Leo Slezak's field of work was opera[16].
  • Leo Slezak is recorded as male[17].
  • Leo Slezak's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Leo Slezak's genre is opera[19].
  • Leo Slezak's Commons category is recorded as Leo Slezak[20].
  • Leo Slezak's voice type is recorded as Heldentenor[21].
  • Leo Slezak's voice type is recorded as tenor[22].
  • Leo Slezak's family name is recorded as Slezak[23].
  • Leo Slezak's given name is recorded as Leo[24].
  • Leo Slezak's work location is recorded as Brno[25].
  • Leo Slezak's work location is recorded as Berlin[26].
  • Leo Slezak's instrument is recorded as voice[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Šumperk[2], Leo Slezak… he was born on August 18, 1873[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], opera singer[7], autobiographer[8], film actor[9], and writer[10]. Leo Slezak's field of work was opera[16].

Personal Life

Children include Walter Slezak[13], a stage actor[28], 1902–1983[29], of Austria[30], awarded the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[31], specialised in acting[32] and Margarete Slezak[14], a singer[33], 1901–1953[34], of Germany[35].

Death and Burial

Leo Slezak died on June 1, 1946[5]. He died in Rottach-Egern[4]. He is buried at Rottach-Egern[12].

Why It Matters

Leo Slezak has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Leo Slezak born?

Born in Šumperk[2].

Where did Leo Slezak die?

Leo Slezak died in Rottach-Egern[4].

What did Leo Slezak do for work?

Leo Slezak worked as actor[6], opera singer[7], autobiographer[8], film actor[9], and writer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . REGO. Retrieved . aleph.vkol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Olomouc City Library regional database. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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