Richard M. Burgin

Polish-American violinist & conductor (1892-1981)
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Richard M. Burgin

Summary

Richard M. Burgin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Siedlce[2]. He was born on October 11, 1892[3]. He died in Gulfport[4]. He died on April 29, 1981[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], violinist[7], and concertmaster[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Siedlce[2], Richard M. Burgin…
  • Richard M. Burgin died in Gulfport[4].
  • Richard M. Burgin was born on October 11, 1892[3].
  • Richard M. Burgin died on April 29, 1981[5].
  • Among Richard M. Burgin's spouses was Ruth Posselt[10].
  • A child of Richard M. Burgin was Richard Weston Burgin[11].
  • A child of Richard M. Burgin was Diana Lewis Burgin[12].
  • Richard M. Burgin held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Richard M. Burgin's professions included conductor[6].
  • Richard M. Burgin's professions included violinist[7].
  • Richard M. Burgin's professions included concertmaster[8].
  • Among Richard M. Burgin's employers was Florida State University[14].
  • Among Richard M. Burgin's employers was Boston Symphony Orchestra[15].
  • Richard M. Burgin was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[16].
  • A notable student of Richard M. Burgin was Diamantis Diamantopoulos[17].
  • Richard M. Burgin received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Richard M. Burgin was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Richard M. Burgin is recorded as male[20].
  • Richard M. Burgin's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Richard M. Burgin's record label is recorded as Columbia Masterworks[22].
  • Richard M. Burgin's record label is recorded as Philips Records[23].
  • Richard M. Burgin's record label is recorded as RCA Red Seal[24].
  • Richard M. Burgin's Commons category is recorded as Richard Burgin[25].
  • Richard M. Burgin's family name is recorded as Burgin[26].
  • Richard M. Burgin's given name is recorded as Richard[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard M. Burgin's place of birth was Siedlce[2]. He was born on October 11, 1892[3].

Education

Richard M. Burgin's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[16]. He studied under Leopold Auer[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], violinist[7], and concertmaster[8]. Employers include Florida State University[14], a public university[29], in United States[30], founded in 1851[31] and Boston Symphony Orchestra[15], an orchestra[32], in United States[33], founded in 1881[34], headquartered in Boston[35]. A notable student of Richard M. Burgin was Diamantis Diamantopoulos[17].

Recognition

Richard M. Burgin received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].

Personal Life

Among Richard M. Burgin's spouses was Ruth Posselt[10]. Children include Richard Weston Burgin[11], a composer[36], 1947–2020[37], of United States[38] and Diana Lewis Burgin[12], a poet[39], b. 1943[40], of United States[41].

Death and Burial

Richard M. Burgin died on April 29, 1981[5]. He passed away in Gulfport[4].

Why It Matters

Richard M. Burgin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Richard M. Burgin born?

Richard M. Burgin's place of birth was Siedlce[2].

Where did Richard M. Burgin die?

Richard M. Burgin passed away in Gulfport[4].

Who was Richard M. Burgin married to?

Richard M. Burgin's spouses include Ruth Posselt[10].

What did Richard M. Burgin do for work?

Richard M. Burgin worked as conductor[6], violinist[7], and concertmaster[8].

Where did Richard M. Burgin go to school?

Richard M. Burgin was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[16].

What awards did Richard M. Burgin receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Boston Globe. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Boston Globe. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Boston Globe. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Boston Globe. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . newspapers.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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