Willy Sommerfeld

German silent film pianist, composer and conductor (1904-2007)
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Willy Sommerfeld

Summary

Willy Sommerfeld is a human[1]. Born in Gdańsk[2], he… he was born on May 11, 1904[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on December 19, 2007[5]. He worked as a silent film pianist[6], composer[7], and conductor[8].

Key Facts

  • Willy Sommerfeld was born in Gdańsk[2].
  • Willy Sommerfeld passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Willy Sommerfeld was born on May 11, 1904[3].
  • Willy Sommerfeld died on December 19, 2007[5].
  • Willy Sommerfeld held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Willy Sommerfeld worked as a silent film pianist[6].
  • Willy Sommerfeld's professions included composer[7].
  • Willy Sommerfeld's professions included conductor[8].
  • Willy Sommerfeld received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[10].
  • Willy Sommerfeld is recorded as male[11].
  • Willy Sommerfeld's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Willy Sommerfeld's family name is recorded as Sommerfeld[13].
  • Willy Sommerfeld's given name is recorded as Willy[14].
  • Willy Sommerfeld's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[15].

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Origins and Family

Willy Sommerfeld's place of birth was Gdańsk[2]. He was born on May 11, 1904[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include silent film pianist[6], composer[7], and conductor[8].

Recognition

Willy Sommerfeld received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[10].

Death and Burial

Willy Sommerfeld died on December 19, 2007[5]. He died in Berlin[4].

FAQs

Where was Willy Sommerfeld born?

Willy Sommerfeld's place of birth was Gdańsk[2].

Where did Willy Sommerfeld die?

Willy Sommerfeld passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Willy Sommerfeld do for work?

Willy Sommerfeld worked as silent film pianist[6], composer[7], and conductor[8].

What awards did Willy Sommerfeld receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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