Willy Berking

German composer and conductor (1910–1979)
Person human Q879135
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Willy Berking

Summary

Willy Berking is a human[1]. Born in Düsseldorf[2], he… he was born on June 22, 1910[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on May 21, 1979[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], jazz musician[8], music arranger[9], and musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Düsseldorf[2], Willy Berking…
  • Willy Berking died in Munich[4].
  • Willy Berking was born on June 22, 1910[3].
  • Willy Berking died on May 21, 1979[5].
  • Burial took place at Frankfurt Main Cemetery[12].
  • Willy Berking held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Willy Berking worked as a composer[6].
  • Willy Berking's professions included conductor[7].
  • Willy Berking worked as a jazz musician[8].
  • Willy Berking's professions included music arranger[9].
  • Willy Berking's professions included musician[10].
  • Willy Berking held the position of Eurovision Song Contest conductor[14].
  • Willy Berking is recorded as male[15].
  • Willy Berking's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Willy Berking's genre is pop music[17].
  • Willy Berking's family name is recorded as Berking[18].
  • Willy Berking's given name is recorded as Willy[19].
  • Willy Berking's instrument is recorded as vibraphone[20].
  • Willy Berking's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • Willy Berking's start of work period is recorded as 1937[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Willy Berking's place of birth was Düsseldorf[2]. He was born on June 22, 1910[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], jazz musician[8], music arranger[9], and musician[10]. Willy Berking held the position of Eurovision Song Contest conductor[14].

Death and Burial

Willy Berking died on May 21, 1979[5]. He died in Munich[4]. He is buried at Frankfurt Main Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Willy Berking ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Willy Berking born?

Willy Berking was born in Düsseldorf[2].

Where did Willy Berking die?

Willy Berking passed away in Munich[4].

What did Willy Berking do for work?

Willy Berking worked as composer[6], conductor[7], jazz musician[8], music arranger[9], and musician[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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