Paul von Jankó

Hungarian musician (1856-1919)
Person human Q552053
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Paul von Jankó

Summary

Paul von Jankó is a human[1]. He was born in Tata[2]. He was born on June 2, 1856[3]. He died in Istanbul[4]. He died on March 17, 1919[5]. He worked as a musician[6], inventor[7], Esperantist[8], musicologist[9], and pianist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tata[2], Paul von Jankó…
  • Paul von Jankó died in Istanbul[4].
  • Paul von Jankó was born on June 2, 1856[3].
  • Paul von Jankó was born on 1856[12].
  • Paul von Jankó died on March 17, 1919[5].
  • Paul von Jankó held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[13].
  • Paul von Jankó held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[14].
  • Paul von Jankó worked as a musician[6].
  • Paul von Jankó's professions included inventor[7].
  • Paul von Jankó worked as an Esperantist[8].
  • Paul von Jankó's professions included musicologist[9].
  • Paul von Jankó worked as a pianist[10].
  • Paul von Jankó worked as an Idist[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul von Jankó is Jankó keyboard[16].
  • Paul von Jankó received the Elliott Cresson Medal[17].
  • Paul von Jankó is recorded as male[18].
  • Paul von Jankó's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Paul von Jankó's Commons category is recorded as Paul von Jankó[20].
  • Paul von Jankó's family name is recorded as Janko[21].
  • Paul von Jankó's family name is recorded as Jankó[22].
  • Paul von Jankó's given name is recorded as Paul[23].
  • Paul von Jankó's given name is recorded as Pál[24].
  • Paul von Jankó's manner of death is recorded as suicide[25].
  • Paul von Jankó's instrument is recorded as piano[26].
  • Paul von Jankó's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul von Jankó was born in Tata[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 2, 1856[3] and 1856[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[6], inventor[7], Esperantist[8], musicologist[9], pianist[10], and Idist[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Paul von Jankó is Jankó keyboard[16]. Things named for him include Jankó keyboard[28].

Recognition

Paul von Jankó received the Elliott Cresson Medal[17].

Death and Burial

Paul von Jankó died on March 17, 1919[5]. He passed away in Istanbul[4].

Why It Matters

Paul von Jankó ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

He is credited with the discovery of Jankó keyboard[31]. Entities named for him include Jankó keyboard[28].

FAQs

Where was Paul von Jankó born?

Paul von Jankó was born in Tata[2].

Where did Paul von Jankó die?

Paul von Jankó died in Istanbul[4].

What did Paul von Jankó do for work?

Paul von Jankó worked as musician[6], inventor[7], Esperantist[8], musicologist[9], and pianist[10].

What awards did Paul von Jankó receive?

Honors received include Elliott Cresson Medal[17].

What did Paul von Jankó discover?

Paul von Jankó is credited as discoverer of Jankó keyboard[31].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . fi.edu. fi.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Q27770035. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Jankó keyboard
    Given name Paul, Pál
    Family name Janko, Jankó
    Country of citizenship Austria–Hungary, Ottoman Empire
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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