Harry Partch

American composer, music theorist, creator of musical instruments
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Harry Partch
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Harry Partch

Summary

Harry Partch is a human[1]. Born in California[2], he… he was born on June 24, 1901[3]. He died in San Diego[4]. He died on September 3, 1974[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], and musical instrument maker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (716 views/month, #7,077 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Harry Partch was born in California[2].
  • Harry Partch's place of birth was Oakland[11].
  • Harry Partch passed away in San Diego[4].
  • Harry Partch was born on June 24, 1901[3].
  • Harry Partch died on September 3, 1974[5].
  • Harry Partch held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Harry Partch's professions included composer[6].
  • Harry Partch's professions included musicologist[7].
  • Harry Partch worked as a music theorist[8].
  • Harry Partch worked as a musical instrument maker[9].
  • Harry Partch received the Guggenheim Fellowship[13].
  • Harry Partch received the Guggenheim Fellowship[14].
  • Harry Partch received the Guggenheim Fellowship[15].
  • Harry Partch is recorded as male[16].
  • Harry Partch's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Harry Partch's genre is avant-garde[18].
  • Harry Partch's genre is outsider music[19].
  • Harry Partch's record label is recorded as Columbia Records[20].
  • Harry Partch's Commons category is recorded as Harry Partch[21].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].
  • Harry Partch's family name is recorded as Partch[23].
  • Harry Partch's given name is recorded as Harry[24].
  • Harry Partch's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Harry Partch[25].
  • Harry Partch's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[26].
  • Harry Partch's instrument is recorded as viola[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include California[2], an U.S. state[28], in United States[29], founded in 1850[30] and Oakland[11], a big city[31], in United States[32], founded in 1852[33]. Harry Partch was born on June 24, 1901[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], and musical instrument maker[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[13], a fellowship grant[34], in United States[35], founded in 1925[36].

Death and Burial

Harry Partch died on September 3, 1974[5]. He passed away in San Diego[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[22].

Why It Matters

Harry Partch ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (716 views/month, #7,077 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

FAQs

Where was Harry Partch born?

Harry Partch's place of birth was California[2].

Where did Harry Partch die?

Harry Partch passed away in San Diego[4].

What did Harry Partch do for work?

Harry Partch worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], and musical instrument maker[9].

What awards did Harry Partch receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[13], Guggenheim Fellowship[14], and Guggenheim Fellowship[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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