Ben-Zion Orgad

Israeli composer (1926-2006)
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Summary

Ben-Zion Orgad is a human[1]. Born in Gelsenkirchen[2], he… he was born on August 21, 1926[3]. He died in Tel Aviv[4]. He died on April 28, 2006[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and violinist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gelsenkirchen[2].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad passed away in Tel Aviv[4].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad was born on August 21, 1926[3].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad died on April 28, 2006[5].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad held citizenship in Israel[9].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad worked as a composer[6].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad worked as a violinist[7].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad was educated at Brandeis University[10].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad received the Israel Prize[11].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad is recorded as male[12].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad's Commons category is recorded as Ben-Zion Orgad[14].
  • The cause of death was cancer[15].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad's given name is recorded as Ben-Zion[16].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad's relative is recorded as Barukh Ben-Yehudah[17].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad's relative is recorded as Netiva Ben-Yehuda[18].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[19].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad's instrument is recorded as violin[20].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad's start of work period is recorded as 1946[21].
  • Ben-Zion Orgad's end of work period is recorded as 2006[22].

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Origins and Family

Ben-Zion Orgad was born in Gelsenkirchen[2]. He was born on August 21, 1926[3].

Education

Ben-Zion Orgad's education included a stint at Brandeis University[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and violinist[7].

Recognition

Ben-Zion Orgad received the Israel Prize[11].

Death and Burial

Ben-Zion Orgad died on April 28, 2006[5]. He died in Tel Aviv[4]. The cause of death was cancer[15].

Why It Matters

Ben-Zion Orgad ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Ben-Zion Orgad born?

Ben-Zion Orgad's place of birth was Gelsenkirchen[2].

Where did Ben-Zion Orgad die?

Ben-Zion Orgad died in Tel Aviv[4].

What did Ben-Zion Orgad do for work?

Ben-Zion Orgad worked as composer[6] and violinist[7].

Where did Ben-Zion Orgad go to school?

Ben-Zion Orgad was educated at Brandeis University[10].

What awards did Ben-Zion Orgad receive?

Honors received include Israel Prize[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . fr.jpost.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . 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. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth → Gelsenkirchen
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    Educated at → Brandeis University
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