Leon Jessel

German composer (1871-1942)
Person human Q571212
Leon Jessel
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Leon Jessel

Summary

Leon Jessel is a human[1]. He was born in Szczecin[2]. He was born on January 22, 1871[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on January 4, 1942[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and screenwriter[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Leon Jessel was born in Szczecin[2].
  • Leon Jessel passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Leon Jessel was born on January 22, 1871[3].
  • Leon Jessel died on January 4, 1942[5].
  • Burial took place at Wilmersdorf Cemetery[9].
  • Leon Jessel held citizenship in German Reich[10].
  • Leon Jessel's professions included composer[6].
  • Leon Jessel's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Leon Jessel is The Parade of the Tin Soldiers[11].
  • Leon Jessel is recorded as male[12].
  • Leon Jessel's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Leon Jessel's genre is opera[14].
  • Leon Jessel's Commons category is recorded as Leon Jessel[15].
  • Leon Jessel's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[16].
  • The cause of death was torture[17].
  • Leon Jessel's family name is recorded as Jessel[18].
  • Leon Jessel's given name is recorded as Leon[19].
  • Leon Jessel's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Leon Jessel[20].
  • Leon Jessel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • Leon Jessel's documentation files at is recorded as SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Szczecin[2], Leon Jessel… he was born on January 22, 1871[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and screenwriter[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Leon Jessel is The Parade of the Tin Soldiers[11].

Death and Burial

Leon Jessel died on January 4, 1942[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. The cause of death was torture[17]. He is buried at Wilmersdorf Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Leon Jessel has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Leon Jessel born?

Born in Szczecin[2], Leon Jessel…

Where did Leon Jessel die?

Leon Jessel died in Berlin[4].

What did Leon Jessel do for work?

Leon Jessel worked as composer[6] and screenwriter[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Operone. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . berlin.de. berlin.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 27d ago · Gewild · 2026-06-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Documentation files at SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts
    Occupation composer, screenwriter
    Cause of death torture
    Notable work The Parade of the Tin Soldiers
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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