Tomás Bretón
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Summary
Tomás Bretón was born on December 29, 1850[1], in Salamanca[2]. He died on December 2, 1923[3], in Madrid[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], and musicologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (589 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1850[9]
- Date of death: January 1, 1923[10], December 24, 1923[11]
- Child: Abelardo Bretón Matheu[12]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[13]
- Position held: Académico de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando[14]
- Employer: Madrid Royal Conservatory[15]
- Educated at: Madrid Royal Conservatory[16], Real Academia de España en Roma[17]
- Award received: Grand cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: opera[20], symphony[21], zarzuela[22], sardana[23]
- Commons category: Tomás Bretón[24]
- Family name: Bretón[25]
- Given name: Tomás[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Tomás Bretón[27]
- Commons gallery: Tomás Bretón[28]
- Instrument: violin[29]
- Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[30], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[32]
- Name in native language: Tomás Bretón[33]
Why It Matters
Tomás Bretón has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Tomás Bretón born?
Tomás Bretón's place of birth was Salamanca[2].
Where did Tomás Bretón die?
Tomás Bretón died in Madrid[4].
What did Tomás Bretón do for work?
Tomás Bretón worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], and musicologist[7].
Where did Tomás Bretón go to school?
Tomás Bretón was educated at Madrid Royal Conservatory[16] and Real Academia de España en Roma[17].
What awards did Tomás Bretón receive?
Honors received include Grand cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII[18].