Helmut Degen

German composer (1911-1995)
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Summary

Helmut Degen was born on January 14, 1911[1], in Aglasterhausen[2]. He died on October 2, 1995[3], in Trossingen[4]. He worked as a composer[5] and university teacher[6]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
  • Employer: Trossingen University of Music[9]
  • Educated at: Rheinische Musikschule der Stadt Köln[10], University of Bonn[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Member of political party: Nazi Party[13]
  • Family name: Degen[14]
  • Given name: Helmut[15]
  • Described by source: Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[17]
  • Name in native language: Helmut Degen[18]
  • Documentation files at: SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[19]
  • P14750: 3840-C536-C056-ED35-625A[20]
  • P14927: 134356594[21]

FAQs

Where was Helmut Degen born?

Helmut Degen was born in Aglasterhausen[2].

Where did Helmut Degen die?

Helmut Degen passed away in Trossingen[4].

What did Helmut Degen do for work?

Helmut Degen worked as a composer[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Helmut Degen go to school?

Helmut Degen was educated at Rheinische Musikschule der Stadt Köln[10] and University of Bonn[11].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . Q66788484. wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . performing-arts.ch. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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