Włodzimierz Kotoński

Polish composer (1925–2014)
Person human Q1385024
Włodzimierz Kotoński
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Włodzimierz Kotoński

Summary

Włodzimierz Kotoński is a human[1]. His place of birth was Warsaw[2]. He was born on August 23, 1925[3]. He died in Warsaw[4]. He died on September 4, 2014[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], university teacher[8], and non-fiction writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Warsaw[2], Włodzimierz Kotoński…
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński passed away in Warsaw[4].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński was born on August 23, 1925[3].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński died on September 4, 2014[5].
  • Burial took place at Cmentarz Bródnowski[11].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński held citizenship in Poland[12].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński's professions included composer[6].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński worked as a musicologist[7].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński's professions included non-fiction writer[9].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński was employed by Chopin University of Music[13].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński's education included a stint at Chopin University of Music[14].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński received the Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[15].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński received the Gold Cross of Merit‎[16].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński received the Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński received the Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[18].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński was a member of Union of Polish Composers[19].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński is recorded as male[20].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński's genre is classical music[22].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński's Commons category is recorded as Włodzimierz Kotoński[23].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński's family name is recorded as Kotoński[24].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński's given name is recorded as Włodzimierz[25].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński's described by source is recorded as Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[26].
  • Włodzimierz Kotoński's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Polish[27].

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Origins and Family

Włodzimierz Kotoński's place of birth was Warsaw[2]. He was born on August 23, 1925[3].

Education

Włodzimierz Kotoński's education included a stint at Chopin University of Music[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], university teacher[8], and non-fiction writer[9]. Among Włodzimierz Kotoński's employers was Chopin University of Music[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[15]; Gold Cross of Merit‎[16]; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17], a grade of an order[28], in Poland[29]; and Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[18], a grade of an order[30], in Poland[31].

Death and Burial

Włodzimierz Kotoński died on September 4, 2014[5]. He died in Warsaw[4]. He is buried at Cmentarz Bródnowski[11].

Why It Matters

Włodzimierz Kotoński ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Włodzimierz Kotoński born?

Włodzimierz Kotoński was born in Warsaw[2].

Where did Włodzimierz Kotoński die?

Włodzimierz Kotoński passed away in Warsaw[4].

What did Włodzimierz Kotoński do for work?

Włodzimierz Kotoński worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], university teacher[8], and non-fiction writer[9].

Where did Włodzimierz Kotoński go to school?

Włodzimierz Kotoński was educated at Chopin University of Music[14].

What awards did Włodzimierz Kotoński receive?

Honors received include Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[15], Gold Cross of Merit‎[16], Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[17], and Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Kotoński
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    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9322]]: 0267167-Kotonski-Wlodzimierz-19252014, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/259493|batch #259493]]"
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