Petko Staynov

Bulgarian composer (1896–1977)
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Petko Staynov

Summary

Petko Staynov is a human[1]. He was born in Kazanlak[2]. He was born on December 1, 1896[3]. He passed away in Sofia[4]. He died on June 25, 1977[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], politician[8], conductor[9], and violinist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Petko Staynov was born in Kazanlak[2].
  • Petko Staynov passed away in Sofia[4].
  • Petko Staynov was born on December 1, 1896[3].
  • Petko Staynov died on June 25, 1977[5].
  • Burial took place at Central Sofia Cemetery[12].
  • Petko Staynov held citizenship in Bulgaria[13].
  • Petko Staynov worked as a composer[6].
  • Petko Staynov's professions included pianist[7].
  • Petko Staynov's professions included politician[8].
  • Petko Staynov worked as a conductor[9].
  • Petko Staynov worked as a violinist[10].
  • Petko Staynov worked as a music educator[14].
  • Petko Staynov held the position of member of the Bulgarian National Assembly[15].
  • Petko Staynov's education included a stint at Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber[16].
  • Petko Staynov received the Hero of Socialist Labour of Bulgaria[17].
  • Petko Staynov received the Order of Georgi Dimitrov[18].
  • Petko Staynov received the Order of the People's Republic of Bulgaria[19].
  • Petko Staynov received the Order of Cyril and Methodius[20].
  • Petko Staynov was a member of Bulgarian Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Petko Staynov is recorded as male[22].
  • Petko Staynov's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Petko Staynov's Commons category is recorded as Petko Staynov (composer)[24].
  • Petko Staynov's family name is recorded as Staynov[25].
  • Petko Staynov's given name is recorded as Petko[26].
  • Petko Staynov's medical condition is recorded as blindness[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kazanlak[2], Petko Staynov… he was born on December 1, 1896[3].

Education

Petko Staynov was educated at Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], politician[8], conductor[9], violinist[10], and music educator[14]. Petko Staynov held the position of member of the Bulgarian National Assembly[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Hero of Socialist Labour of Bulgaria[17], a title of honor[28], in People's Republic of Bulgaria[29], founded in 1948[30]; Order of Georgi Dimitrov[18], an order[31], in People's Republic of Bulgaria[32], founded in 1950[33]; Order of the People's Republic of Bulgaria[19], an order[34], in People's Republic of Bulgaria[35], founded in 1947[36]; and Order of Cyril and Methodius[20], an order[37], in People's Republic of Bulgaria[38], founded in 1950[39].

Death and Burial

Petko Staynov died on June 25, 1977[5]. He died in Sofia[4]. He is buried at Central Sofia Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Petko Staynov ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Petko Staynov born?

Petko Staynov's place of birth was Kazanlak[2].

Where did Petko Staynov die?

Petko Staynov died in Sofia[4].

What did Petko Staynov do for work?

Petko Staynov worked as composer[6], pianist[7], politician[8], conductor[9], and violinist[10].

Where did Petko Staynov go to school?

Petko Staynov was educated at Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber[16].

What awards did Petko Staynov receive?

Honors received include Hero of Socialist Labour of Bulgaria[17], Order of Georgi Dimitrov[18], Order of the People's Republic of Bulgaria[19], and Order of Cyril and Methodius[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, pianist, politician +3
    Citizenship
    Family name Staynov
    Languages spoken, written or signed Bulgarian
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