Wojciech Kilar
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Wojciech Kilar
Summary
Wojciech Kilar is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lviv[2]. He was born on July 17, 1932[3]. He passed away in Katowice[4]. He died on December 29, 2013[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], film score composer[8], university teacher[9], and musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,519 views/month, #7,152 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Lviv[2], Wojciech Kilar…
- Wojciech Kilar passed away in Katowice[4].
- Wojciech Kilar was born on July 17, 1932[3].
- Wojciech Kilar died on December 29, 2013[5].
- Burial took place at Cemetery on Sienkiewicza Street in Katowice[12].
- Wojciech Kilar's mother was Neonilla Kilar-Krzywiecka[13].
- Wojciech Kilar held citizenship in Poland[14].
- Polish was Wojciech Kilar's native language[15].
- Wojciech Kilar is identified as part of the Poles ethnic group[16].
- Wojciech Kilar worked as a composer[6].
- Wojciech Kilar's professions included pianist[7].
- Wojciech Kilar's professions included film score composer[8].
- Wojciech Kilar's professions included university teacher[9].
- Wojciech Kilar's professions included musician[10].
- Wojciech Kilar's field of work was film score[17].
- Wojciech Kilar's field of work was contemporary classical music[18].
- Wojciech Kilar's field of work was religious music[19].
- Wojciech Kilar was employed by Academy of Music in Kraków[20].
- Wojciech Kilar was educated at Academy of Music in Katowice[21].
- Wojciech Kilar was educated at Q11815206[22].
- A notable work attributed to Wojciech Kilar is Angelus[23].
- A notable work attributed to Wojciech Kilar is Prelude and Christmas carol[24].
- Wojciech Kilar received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[25].
- Wojciech Kilar received the Order of the White Eagle[26].
- Wojciech Kilar received the Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[27].
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Origins and Family
Wojciech Kilar was born in Lviv[2]. He was born on July 17, 1932[3]. His mother was Neonilla Kilar-Krzywiecka[13]. He is identified as part of the Poles ethnic group[16]. Polish was his native language[15].
Education
Educated at Academy of Music in Katowice[21], a conservatory[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1929[30], headquartered in building of the Academy of Music in Katowice[31] and Q11815206[22], an educational institution[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1937[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], film score composer[8], university teacher[9], and musician[10]. Fields of work include film score[17], a music genre[35]; contemporary classical music[18], a music genre[36], founded in 1945[37]; and religious music[19], a music genre[38]. Wojciech Kilar was employed by Academy of Music in Kraków[20].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Angelus[23] and Prelude and Christmas carol[24].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], a Q1499804[39], in France[40]; Order of the White Eagle[26], an order[41], in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[42], founded in 1705[43]; Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[27]; Louis Delluc Prize[44], a film award[45], in France[46], founded in 1937[47]; César Award for Best Music Written for a Film[48], a César Award[49], in France[50], founded in 1976[51]; and Lux ex Silesia[52], an award[53], in Poland[54].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include Catholicism[55], a Christian denominational family[56], founded in 1054[57] and Catholic Church[58], a Christian denomination[59], in Vatican City[60], founded in 0001[61], headquartered in Vatican City[62].
Death and Burial
Wojciech Kilar died on December 29, 2013[5]. He died in Katowice[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer[63]. Burial took place at Cemetery on Sienkiewicza Street in Katowice[12].
Why It Matters
Wojciech Kilar ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,519 views/month, #7,152 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
FAQs
Where was Wojciech Kilar born?
Wojciech Kilar was born in Lviv[2].
Where did Wojciech Kilar die?
Wojciech Kilar passed away in Katowice[4].
Who were Wojciech Kilar's parents?
Wojciech Kilar's mother was Neonilla Kilar-Krzywiecka[13].
What did Wojciech Kilar do for work?
Wojciech Kilar worked as composer[6], pianist[7], film score composer[8], university teacher[9], and musician[10].
Where did Wojciech Kilar go to school?
Wojciech Kilar was educated at Academy of Music in Katowice[21] and Q11815206[22].
What awards did Wojciech Kilar receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], Order of the White Eagle[26], Golden Medal for Merit to Culture[27], and Louis Delluc Prize[44].