Norbert Brainin

Austrian-British violinist and university teacher (1923-2005)
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Norbert Brainin
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Norbert Brainin

Summary

Norbert Brainin is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on March 12, 1923[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 10, 2005[5]. He worked as a violinist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Norbert Brainin's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Norbert Brainin passed away in London[4].
  • Norbert Brainin was born on March 12, 1923[3].
  • Norbert Brainin died on April 10, 2005[5].
  • Norbert Brainin is buried at Harrow Cemetery[9].
  • Norbert Brainin held citizenship in Austria[10].
  • Norbert Brainin's professions included violinist[6].
  • Norbert Brainin's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Norbert Brainin was employed by Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[11].
  • Norbert Brainin received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Norbert Brainin received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13].
  • Norbert Brainin received the Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[14].
  • Norbert Brainin was a member of Amadeus Quartet[15].
  • Norbert Brainin is recorded as male[16].
  • Norbert Brainin's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Norbert Brainin's Commons category is recorded as Norbert Brainin[18].
  • Norbert Brainin's family name is recorded as Brainin[19].
  • Norbert Brainin's given name is recorded as Norbert[20].
  • Norbert Brainin's instrument is recorded as violin[21].
  • Norbert Brainin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Norbert Brainin's sibling is recorded as Hugo Brainin[23].

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Origins and Family

Norbert Brainin's place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on March 12, 1923[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include violinist[6] and university teacher[7]. Norbert Brainin was employed by Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12], a grade of an order[24], in United Kingdom[25]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], a grade of an order[26], in Germany[27]; and Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[14], a music award[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1924[30].

Death and Burial

Norbert Brainin died on April 10, 2005[5]. He passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Harrow Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Norbert Brainin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31]

FAQs

Where was Norbert Brainin born?

Born in Vienna[2], Norbert Brainin…

Where did Norbert Brainin die?

Norbert Brainin died in London[4].

What did Norbert Brainin do for work?

Norbert Brainin worked as violinist[6] and university teacher[7].

What awards did Norbert Brainin receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], and Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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