Arthur Rubinstein

Polish-American classical pianist (1887-1982)
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Arthur Rubinstein
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Arthur Rubinstein

Summary

Arthur Rubinstein is a human[1]. Born in Łódź[2], he… he was born on January 28, 1887[3]. He died in Geneva[4]. He died on December 20, 1982[5]. He worked as a classical pianist[6] and recording artist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,991 views/month, #6,338 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Rubinstein's place of birth was Łódź[2].
  • Arthur Rubinstein died in Geneva[4].
  • Arthur Rubinstein was born on January 28, 1887[3].
  • Arthur Rubinstein died on December 20, 1982[5].
  • Burial took place at Arthur Rubinstein lookout[9].
  • Arthur Rubinstein was married to Nela Rubinstein[10].
  • A child of Arthur Rubinstein was John Rubinstein[11].
  • A child of Arthur Rubinstein was Eva Rubinstein[12].
  • A child of Arthur Rubinstein was Paul Rubinstein[13].
  • Arthur Rubinstein held citizenship in Poland[14].
  • Arthur Rubinstein held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Arthur Rubinstein's professions included classical pianist[6].
  • Arthur Rubinstein worked as a recording artist[7].
  • A notable student of Arthur Rubinstein was Barbara Hesse-Bukowska[16].
  • Arthur Rubinstein received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Arthur Rubinstein received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[18].
  • Arthur Rubinstein received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19].
  • Arthur Rubinstein received the Léonie Sonning Music Prize[20].
  • Arthur Rubinstein received the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[21].
  • Arthur Rubinstein received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[22].
  • Arthur Rubinstein was a member of Académie des beaux-arts[23].
  • Arthur Rubinstein is recorded as male[24].
  • Arthur Rubinstein's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Arthur Rubinstein's genre is classical music[26].
  • Arthur Rubinstein's discography is recorded as Arthur Rubinstein discography[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Łódź[2], Arthur Rubinstein… he was born on January 28, 1887[3].

Education

Studied under Joseph Joachim[28] and Ignacy Jan Paderewski[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical pianist[6] and recording artist[7]. A notable student of Arthur Rubinstein was Barbara Hesse-Bukowska[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Presidential Medal of Freedom[18], an award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1963[34]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19], a lifetime achievement award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1962[37]; Léonie Sonning Music Prize[20], a music award[38], in Denmark[39], founded in 1959[40]; Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[21], a class of award[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1871[43]; and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], a grade of an order[44], in France[45].

Personal Life

Arthur Rubinstein was married to Nela Rubinstein[10]. Children include John Rubinstein[11], a television actor[46], b. 1946[47], of United States[48], awarded the Theatre World Award[49], specialised in acting[50]; Eva Rubinstein[12], a photographer[51], b. 1933[52], of United States[53]; and Paul Rubinstein[13], a writer[54], b. 1935[55], of Poland[56].

Death and Burial

Arthur Rubinstein died on December 20, 1982[5]. He passed away in Geneva[4]. He is buried at him lookout[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Arthur Rubinstein include Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition[57], a classical music competition[58], in Israel[59], founded in 1974[60].

Why It Matters

Arthur Rubinstein ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,991 views/month, #6,338 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

Entities named for him include Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition[57], a classical music competition[58], in Israel[59], founded in 1974[60].

FAQs

Where was Arthur Rubinstein born?

Arthur Rubinstein's place of birth was Łódź[2].

Where did Arthur Rubinstein die?

Arthur Rubinstein passed away in Geneva[4].

Who was Arthur Rubinstein married to?

Arthur Rubinstein's spouses include Nela Rubinstein[10].

What did Arthur Rubinstein do for work?

Arthur Rubinstein worked as classical pianist[6] and recording artist[7].

What awards did Arthur Rubinstein receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17], Presidential Medal of Freedom[18], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[19], and Léonie Sonning Music Prize[20].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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