Murray Adaskin

Jewish Canadian musician (1906–2002)
Person human Q954053
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Murray Adaskin

Summary

Murray Adaskin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Toronto[2]. He was born on March 28, 1906[3]. He died in Victoria[4]. He died on May 6, 2002[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], teacher[8], and violinist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Murray Adaskin's place of birth was Toronto[2].
  • Murray Adaskin passed away in Victoria[4].
  • Murray Adaskin was born on March 28, 1906[3].
  • Murray Adaskin was born on March 26, 1906[11].
  • Murray Adaskin died on May 6, 2002[5].
  • Murray Adaskin's father was Khayim-Laib (Samuel) Adaskin[12].
  • Among Murray Adaskin's spouses was Frances James[13].
  • Murray Adaskin held citizenship in Canada[14].
  • Murray Adaskin worked as a composer[6].
  • Murray Adaskin's professions included conductor[7].
  • Murray Adaskin's professions included teacher[8].
  • Murray Adaskin worked as a violinist[9].
  • Murray Adaskin's education included a stint at The Royal Conservatory of Music[15].
  • Murray Adaskin received the Officer of the Order of Canada[16].
  • Murray Adaskin received the Canada Council Senior Arts Fellowship[17].
  • Murray Adaskin is recorded as male[18].
  • Murray Adaskin's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Murray Adaskin's Commons category is recorded as Murray Adaskin[20].
  • Murray Adaskin's family name is recorded as Adaskin[21].
  • Murray Adaskin's given name is recorded as Murray[22].
  • Murray Adaskin's instrument is recorded as violin[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Murray Adaskin was born in Toronto[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 28, 1906[3] and March 26, 1906[11]. His father was Khayim-Laib (Samuel) Adaskin[12].

Education

Murray Adaskin was educated at The Royal Conservatory of Music[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], teacher[8], and violinist[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of Canada[16], a grade of an order[24], in Canada[25], founded in 1967[26] and Canada Council Senior Arts Fellowship[17].

Personal Life

Murray Adaskin was married to Frances James[13].

Death and Burial

Murray Adaskin died on May 6, 2002[5]. He passed away in Victoria[4].

Why It Matters

Murray Adaskin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27]

FAQs

Where was Murray Adaskin born?

Born in Toronto[2], Murray Adaskin…

Where did Murray Adaskin die?

Murray Adaskin passed away in Victoria[4].

Who were Murray Adaskin's parents?

Murray Adaskin's father was Khayim-Laib (Samuel) Adaskin[12].

Who was Murray Adaskin married to?

Murray Adaskin's spouses include Frances James[13].

What did Murray Adaskin do for work?

Murray Adaskin worked as composer[6], conductor[7], teacher[8], and violinist[9].

Where did Murray Adaskin go to school?

Murray Adaskin was educated at The Royal Conservatory of Music[15].

What awards did Murray Adaskin receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Canada[16] and Canada Council Senior Arts Fellowship[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Classical Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . publications.gc.ca. publications.gc.ca. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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