Leopold Godowsky Jr.

American violinist and chemist; inventor (1900–1983)
Person human Q3066288
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Leopold Godowsky Jr.

Summary

Leopold Godowsky Jr. is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], Leopold Godowsky Jr.… Leopold Godowsky Jr. was born on May 27, 1900[3]. Leopold Godowsky Jr. died in New York City[4]. Leopold Godowsky Jr. died on February 18, 1983[5]. Leopold Godowsky Jr. worked as a chemist[6], photographer[7], violinist[8], and patent inventor[9]. Leopold Godowsky Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Leopold Godowsky Jr. was born in Chicago[2].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr. passed away in New York City[4].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr. was born on May 27, 1900[3].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr. died on February 18, 1983[5].
  • Burial took place at Westchester Hills Cemetery[11].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr.'s father was Leopold Godowsky[12].
  • Among Leopold Godowsky Jr.'s spouses was Frances Gershwin[13].
  • A child of Leopold Godowsky Jr. was Leopold Godowsky, III[14].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr. held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr. worked as a chemist[6].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr.'s professions included photographer[7].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr. worked as a violinist[8].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr. worked as a patent inventor[9].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr. was educated at Riverdale Country School[16].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr. received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[17].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr. is recorded as male[18].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr.'s family name is recorded as Godowsky[20].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr.'s given name is recorded as Leopold[21].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr.'s instrument is recorded as violin[22].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr.'s birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Leopold Saxe Godowsky Jr'}[23].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr.'s different from is recorded as Leopold Godowsky[24].
  • Leopold Godowsky Jr.'s copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[25].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[26]

  • Country: US[27]

  • Began / founded: 1900-05-27[28]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1983-02-18[29]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 9c5e8a91-8555-47de-8452-cd68efe7ea39[30]

Body

Origins and Family

Leopold Godowsky Jr.'s place of birth was Chicago[2]. Leopold Godowsky Jr. was born on May 27, 1900[3]. His father was Leopold Godowsky[12].

Education

Leopold Godowsky Jr.'s education included a stint at Riverdale Country School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], photographer[7], violinist[8], and patent inventor[9].

Recognition

Leopold Godowsky Jr. received the National Inventors Hall of Fame[17].

Personal Life

Among Leopold Godowsky Jr.'s spouses was Frances Gershwin[13]. A child of Leopold Godowsky Jr. was Leopold Godowsky, III[14].

Death and Burial

Leopold Godowsky Jr. died on February 18, 1983[5]. Leopold Godowsky Jr. passed away in New York City[4]. Leopold Godowsky Jr. is buried at Westchester Hills Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Leopold Godowsky Jr. ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[10] Leopold Godowsky Jr. is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Leopold Godowsky Jr. born?

Leopold Godowsky Jr.'s place of birth was Chicago[2].

Where did Leopold Godowsky Jr. die?

Leopold Godowsky Jr. died in New York City[4].

Who were Leopold Godowsky Jr.'s parents?

Leopold Godowsky Jr.'s father was Leopold Godowsky[12].

Who was Leopold Godowsky Jr. married to?

Leopold Godowsky Jr.'s spouses include Frances Gershwin[13].

What did Leopold Godowsky Jr. do for work?

Leopold Godowsky Jr. worked as chemist[6], photographer[7], violinist[8], and patent inventor[9].

Where did Leopold Godowsky Jr. go to school?

Leopold Godowsky Jr. was educated at Riverdale Country School[16].

What awards did Leopold Godowsky Jr. receive?

Honors received include National Inventors Hall of Fame[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [26] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [27] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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