Nemesio Otaño

Spanish composer, musicologist and music educator (1880-1956)
Person human Q2344759
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Nemesio Otaño

Summary

Nemesio Otaño is a human[1]. His place of birth was Azkoitia[2]. He was born on December 19, 1880[3]. He died in San Sebastián[4]. He died on April 29, 1956[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], writer[9], and organist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Azkoitia[2], Nemesio Otaño…
  • Nemesio Otaño passed away in San Sebastián[4].
  • Nemesio Otaño was born on December 19, 1880[3].
  • Nemesio Otaño died on April 29, 1956[5].
  • Burial took place at Polloe Cemetery[12].
  • Nemesio Otaño held citizenship in Spain[13].
  • Nemesio Otaño worked as a composer[6].
  • Nemesio Otaño's professions included musicologist[7].
  • Nemesio Otaño worked as a music educator[8].
  • Nemesio Otaño worked as a writer[9].
  • Nemesio Otaño worked as an organist[10].
  • Nemesio Otaño held the position of Q135599084[14].
  • Among Nemesio Otaño's employers was Comillas Pontifical University[15].
  • Among Nemesio Otaño's employers was Madrid Royal Conservatory[16].
  • Nemesio Otaño's education included a stint at sanctuary of Loyola[17].
  • Nemesio Otaño was a member of Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando[18].
  • Nemesio Otaño's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].
  • Nemesio Otaño is recorded as male[20].
  • Nemesio Otaño's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Nemesio Otaño's Commons category is recorded as Nemesio Otaño[22].
  • Nemesio Otaño's religious order is recorded as Society of Jesus[23].
  • Nemesio Otaño's family name is recorded as Otaño[24].
  • Nemesio Otaño's given name is recorded as Nemesio[25].
  • Nemesio Otaño studied under Felip Pedrell[26].
  • Nemesio Otaño's instrument is recorded as organ[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Nemesio Otaño's place of birth was Azkoitia[2]. He was born on December 19, 1880[3].

Education

Nemesio Otaño was educated at sanctuary of Loyola[17]. He studied under Felip Pedrell[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], writer[9], and organist[10]. Employers include Comillas Pontifical University[15], a pontifical university[28], in Spain[29], founded in 1890[30], headquartered in Colegio de Areneros[31] and Madrid Royal Conservatory[16], a Higher Conservatory of Music[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1830[34]. Nemesio Otaño held the position of Q135599084[14].

Personal Life

Nemesio Otaño's religion is recorded as Catholicism[19].

Death and Burial

Nemesio Otaño died on April 29, 1956[5]. He died in San Sebastián[4]. Burial took place at Polloe Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Nemesio Otaño has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Nemesio Otaño born?

Born in Azkoitia[2], Nemesio Otaño…

Where did Nemesio Otaño die?

Nemesio Otaño passed away in San Sebastián[4].

What did Nemesio Otaño do for work?

Nemesio Otaño worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], writer[9], and organist[10].

Where did Nemesio Otaño go to school?

Nemesio Otaño was educated at sanctuary of Loyola[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . realacademiabellasartessanfernando.com. realacademiabellasartessanfernando.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Spanish Biographical Dictionary. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 29d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Q135599084
    Writing language Spanish
    Place of birth Azkoitia
    Family name Otaño
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