Ulvi Cemal Erkin

Turkish composer (1906–1972)
Person human Q345949
Ulvi Cemal Erkin
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Ulvi Cemal Erkin

Summary

Ulvi Cemal Erkin is a human[1]. He was born in Istanbul[2]. He was born on March 14, 1906[3]. He passed away in Ankara[4]. He died on September 15, 1972[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and pianist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin was born in Istanbul[2].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin passed away in Ankara[4].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin was born on March 14, 1906[3].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin died on September 15, 1972[5].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin died on October 15, 1972[9].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin is buried at Karşıyaka Cemetery[10].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin was married to Ferhunde Erkin[11].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin held citizenship in Turkey[12].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[13].
  • Turkish was Ulvi Cemal Erkin's native language[14].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin worked as a composer[6].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin's professions included pianist[7].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin was educated at Galatasaray High School[15].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[16].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin was educated at École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Ulvi Cemal Erkin is Q17322950[18].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin received the State Artist[19].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin received the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin is recorded as male[21].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin's genre is classical music[23].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin's Commons category is recorded as Ulvi Cemal Erkin[24].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin's family name is recorded as Erkin[25].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin's given name is recorded as Ulvi[26].
  • Ulvi Cemal Erkin's given name is recorded as Cemal[27].

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Origins and Family

Ulvi Cemal Erkin's place of birth was Istanbul[2]. He was born on March 14, 1906[3]. Turkish was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Galatasaray High School[15], a secondary school[28], in Turkey[29], founded in 1481[30], headquartered in Beyoğlu[31]; Conservatoire de Paris[16], a grande école[32], in France[33], founded in 1795[34], headquartered in 19th arrondissement of Paris[35]; and École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[17], a college of music[36], in France[37], founded in 1919[38], headquartered in Paris[39]. Ulvi Cemal Erkin studied under Jean Gallon[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and pianist[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ulvi Cemal Erkin is Q17322950[18].

Recognition

Awards received include State Artist[19], a title of honor[41], in Turkey[42] and Legion of Honour[20], a state order[43], in France[44], founded in 1802[45].

Personal Life

Ulvi Cemal Erkin was married to Ferhunde Erkin[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 15, 1972[5] and October 15, 1972[9]. Ulvi Cemal Erkin died in Ankara[4]. He is buried at Karşıyaka Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Ulvi Cemal Erkin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46]

FAQs

Where was Ulvi Cemal Erkin born?

Ulvi Cemal Erkin was born in Istanbul[2].

Where did Ulvi Cemal Erkin die?

Ulvi Cemal Erkin passed away in Ankara[4].

Who was Ulvi Cemal Erkin married to?

Ulvi Cemal Erkin's spouses include Ferhunde Erkin[11].

What did Ulvi Cemal Erkin do for work?

Ulvi Cemal Erkin worked as composer[6] and pianist[7].

Where did Ulvi Cemal Erkin go to school?

Ulvi Cemal Erkin was educated at Galatasaray High School[15], Conservatoire de Paris[16], and École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot[17].

What awards did Ulvi Cemal Erkin receive?

Honors received include State Artist[19] and Legion of Honour[20].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.
  26. [40] . wikidata.org.

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  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
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Notable work Q17322950
    Given name Ulvi, Cemal
    Spouse Ferhunde Erkin
    Family name Erkin
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