Udo Jürgens
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Summary
Udo Jürgens was born on September 30, 1934[1], in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee[2]. He died on December 21, 2014[3], in Münsterlingen[4]. He worked as an actor[5], singer[6], composer[7], pianist[8], and recording artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,287 views/month, #7,048 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Vienna Central Cemetery[11]
- Father: Rudolf Bockelmann[12]
- Mother: Käthe Bockelmann[13]
- Spouse: Panja Jürgens[14], Corinna Jürgens[15]
- Child: John Jürgens[16], Jenny Jürgens[17], Gloria Burda[18], Sonja Jürgens[19]
- Country of citizenship: Austria[20], Switzerland[21]
- Native language: German[22]
- Occupation: writer[23]
- Notable work: Der Mann mit dem Fagott[24]
- Award received: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], Golden Feather[26], Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[27], Romy[28], Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the State of Vienna[29], Grand Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[30], Steiger Award[31], Bambi Award[32], Amadeus Austrian Music Awards[33], Berufstitel Professor[34], First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest[35], Paul-Lincke-Ring[36], Osgar[37], Berliner Bär[38]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[39]
- Sex or gender: male[40]
- Genre: pop music[41], schlager music[42], chanson[43]
- Discography: Udo Jürgens discography[44]
- Commons category: Udo Jürgens[45]
- Unmarried partner: Sabrina Burda[46], Corinna Jürgens[47], Michaela Moritz[48]
- Cause of death: heart failure[49]
- Family name: Bockelmann[50]
- Given name: Jürgen[51], Udo[52], Jürgens[53]
- Pseudonym: Udo Bolán[54], Udo Jürgens[55]
Product Details
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Type: Person[56]
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Country: AT[57]
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Began / founded: 1934-09-30[58]
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Ended / dissolved: 2014-12-21[59]
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Genre(s): pop[60]
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Community tags: austrian, eurovision, german, pop[61]
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MusicBrainz ID: 20e903b8-4b5f-414a-a467-dd6e46933d3e[62]
Why It Matters
Udo Jürgens has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
FAQs
Where was Udo Jürgens born?
Udo Jürgens's place of birth was Klagenfurt am Wörthersee[2].
Where did Udo Jürgens die?
Udo Jürgens passed away in Münsterlingen[4].
Who were Udo Jürgens's parents?
Udo Jürgens's father was Rudolf Bockelmann[12]. Udo Jürgens's mother was Käthe Bockelmann[13].
Who was Udo Jürgens married to?
Udo Jürgens's spouses include Panja Jürgens[14] and Corinna Jürgens[15].
What did Udo Jürgens do for work?
Udo Jürgens worked as an actor[5], singer[6], composer[7], pianist[8], and recording artist[9].
What awards did Udo Jürgens receive?
Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], Golden Feather[26], Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[27], and Romy[28].