Leopold Stokowski

Summary

Leopold Stokowski is a human^[1]. Born in London^[2], he… he was born on April 18, 1882^[3]. He passed away in Nether Wallop^[4]. He died on September 13, 1977^[5]. He worked as a conductor^[6], composer^[7], and organist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,013 views/month, #6,601 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Leopold Stokowski was born in London^[2].
• Leopold Stokowski died in Nether Wallop^[4].
• Leopold Stokowski was born on April 18, 1882^[3].
• Leopold Stokowski died on September 13, 1977^[5].
• Leopold Stokowski is buried at East Finchley Cemetery^[10].
• Leopold Stokowski's father was Kopernik Jozef Boleslawowicz Stokowski^[11].
• Leopold Stokowski's mother was Annie Marion Moore^[12].
• Among Leopold Stokowski's spouses was Gloria Vanderbilt^[13].
• Leopold Stokowski was married to Olga Samaroff^[14].
• Leopold Stokowski was married to Evangeline Johnson Merrill^[15].
• A child of Leopold Stokowski was Sonya Stokowski^[16].
• A child of Leopold Stokowski was Gloria Luba Stokowski^[17].
• A child of Leopold Stokowski was Andrea Sadja Stokowski^[18].
• A child of Leopold Stokowski was Leopold Stanislaus Stokowski^[19].
• A child of Leopold Stokowski was Christopher Stokowski^[20].
• Leopold Stokowski held citizenship in United Kingdom^[21].
• Leopold Stokowski held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[22].
• Leopold Stokowski is identified as part of the Poles ethnic group^[23].
• Leopold Stokowski's professions included conductor^[6].
• Leopold Stokowski worked as a composer^[7].
• Leopold Stokowski worked as an organist^[8].
• Leopold Stokowski's field of work was conducting^[24].
• Leopold Stokowski was employed by Philadelphia Orchestra^[25].
• Leopold Stokowski was educated at Royal College of Music^[26].
• Leopold Stokowski was educated at The Queen's College^[27].

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Origins and Family

Leopold Stokowski's place of birth was London^[2]. He was born on April 18, 1882^[3]. His father was Kopernik Jozef Boleslawowicz Stokowski^[11]. His mother was Annie Marion Moore^[12]. He is identified as part of the Poles ethnic group^[23].

Education

Educated at Royal College of Music^[26], a conservatory^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1882^[30], headquartered in London^[31] and The Queen's College^[27], a college of the University of Oxford^[32], in United Kingdom^[33], founded in 1341^[34]. Studied under Walford Davies^[35] and Charles Villiers Stanford^[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor^[6], composer^[7], and organist^[8]. Leopold Stokowski's field of work was conducting^[24]. Among his employers was Philadelphia Orchestra^[25]. A notable student of him was Oscar Shumsky^[37].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Leopold Stokowski is Fantasia^[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Grammy Trustees Award^[39], an award^[40]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[41], a commemorative plaque^[42], in United States^[43]; Laurel Leaf Award^[44], an award^[45], in United States^[46], founded in 1951^[47]; Academy Honorary Award^[48], an Academy Awards^[49], in United States^[50], founded in 1928^[51]; and Ditson Conductor's Award^[52], an award^[53], founded in 1945^[54].

Personal Life

Spouses include Gloria Vanderbilt^[13], an actor^[55], 1924–2019^[56], of United States^[57], specialised in painting^[58]; Olga Samaroff^[14], a pianist^[59], 1880–1948^[60], of United States^[61]; and Evangeline Johnson Merrill^[15], a patron of the arts^[62], 1897–1990^[63], of United States^[64]. Children include Sonya Stokowski^[16], an actor^[65], b. 1921^[66]; Gloria Luba Stokowski^[17]; Andrea Sadja Stokowski^[18]; Leopold Stanislaus Stokowski^[19], b. 1950^[67], of United States^[68]; and Christopher Stokowski^[20], b. 1952^[69].

Death and Burial

Leopold Stokowski died on September 13, 1977^[5]. He died in Nether Wallop^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[70]. Burial took place at East Finchley Cemetery^[10].

Why It Matters

Leopold Stokowski ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,013 views/month, #6,601 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[71] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[72]

He has been cited as an influence by Mulford B. Foster^[73], an explorer^[74], 1888–1978^[75], of United States^[76], awarded the The Herbert Medal^[77], specialised in horticulture^[78].

FAQs

Where was Leopold Stokowski born?

Born in London^[2], Leopold Stokowski…

Where did Leopold Stokowski die?

Leopold Stokowski died in Nether Wallop^[4].

Who were Leopold Stokowski's parents?

Leopold Stokowski's father was Kopernik Jozef Boleslawowicz Stokowski^[11]. Leopold Stokowski's mother was Annie Marion Moore^[12].

Who was Leopold Stokowski married to?

Leopold Stokowski's spouses include Gloria Vanderbilt^[13], Olga Samaroff^[14], and Evangeline Johnson Merrill^[15].

What did Leopold Stokowski do for work?

Leopold Stokowski worked as conductor^[6], composer^[7], and organist^[8].

Where did Leopold Stokowski go to school?

Leopold Stokowski was educated at Royal College of Music^[26] and The Queen's College^[27].

What awards did Leopold Stokowski receive?

Honors received include Grammy Trustees Award^[39], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[41], Laurel Leaf Award^[44], and Academy Honorary Award^[48].

Who did Leopold Stokowski influence?

Leopold Stokowski has been cited as an influence by Mulford B. Foster^[73].