Herbert von Karajan
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Herbert von Karajan
Summary
Herbert von Karajan is a human[1]. He was born in Salzburg[2]. He was born on April 5, 1908[3]. He died in Anif[4]. He died on July 16, 1989[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], theatrical director[7], film director[8], opera director[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,647 views/month, #6,562 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Herbert von Karajan was born in Salzburg[2].
- Herbert von Karajan died in Anif[4].
- Herbert von Karajan passed away in Salzburg[12].
- Herbert von Karajan passed away in Anif[13].
- Herbert von Karajan was born on April 5, 1908[3].
- Herbert von Karajan died on July 16, 1989[5].
- Herbert von Karajan is buried at Salzburg[14].
- Herbert von Karajan's father was Ernst von Karajan[15].
- Herbert von Karajan's mother was Martha von Karajan[16].
- Herbert von Karajan was married to Elmy Holgerloef[17].
- Among Herbert von Karajan's spouses was Anita von Karajan[18].
- Herbert von Karajan was married to Eliette von Karajan[19].
- A child of Herbert von Karajan was Isabel Karajan[20].
- A child of Herbert von Karajan was Arabel Karajan[21].
- Herbert von Karajan held citizenship in Austria[22].
- Herbert von Karajan held citizenship in Nazi Germany[23].
- Herbert von Karajan held citizenship in Cisleithania[24].
- German was Herbert von Karajan's native language[25].
- Herbert von Karajan worked as a conductor[6].
- Herbert von Karajan worked as a theatrical director[7].
- Herbert von Karajan worked as a film director[8].
- Herbert von Karajan's professions included opera director[9].
- Herbert von Karajan's professions included director[10].
- Herbert von Karajan's professions included docent[26].
- Herbert von Karajan held the position of music director[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Salzburg[2], Herbert von Karajan… he was born on April 5, 1908[3]. His father was Ernst von Karajan[15]. His mother was Martha von Karajan[16]. German was his native language[25].
Education
Educated at Mozarteum University Salzburg[28], a university[29], in Austria[30], founded in 1841[31] and University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[32], a public university[33], in Austria[34], founded in 1819[35], headquartered in main building of the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include conductor[6], theatrical director[7], film director[8], opera director[9], director[10], and docent[26]. Positions held include music director[27], a musical profession[37] and principal conductor[38], a position[39]. Notable students include Karl Anton Rickenbacher[40], Rune Larsson[41], and Anne-Sophie Mutter[42].
Recognition
Awards received include honorary citizen of Berlin[43], an award[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1851[46]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[47], a grade of an order[48], in Germany[49]; Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[50]; Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[51]; Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[52]; and Ernst von Siemens Music Prize[53].
Personal Life
Spouses include Elmy Holgerloef[17], a singer[54], 1897–1983[55]; Anita von Karajan[18], 1917–2015[56]; and Eliette von Karajan[19], a model[57], b. 1939[58], of France[59]. Children include Isabel Karajan[20], a film actor[60], b. 1960[61], of Austria[62] and Arabel Karajan[21], a percussionist[63], b. 1964[64]. Herbert von Karajan was affiliated with the Nazi Party[65].
Death and Burial
Herbert von Karajan died on July 16, 1989[5]. Recorded place of death include Anif[4], a rural municipality of Austria[66], in Austria[67] and Salzburg[12], a big city[68], in Austria[69]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[70]. Burial took place at Salzburg[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Herbert von Karajan include Herbert von Karajan Music Prize[71], a music award[72], in Germany[73], founded in 2002[74].
Why It Matters
Herbert von Karajan ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,647 views/month, #6,562 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]
Entities named for him include Herbert von Karajan Music Prize[71], a music award[72], in Germany[73], founded in 2002[74].
FAQs
Where was Herbert von Karajan born?
Herbert von Karajan was born in Salzburg[2].
Where did Herbert von Karajan die?
Herbert von Karajan passed away in Anif[4].
Who were Herbert von Karajan's parents?
Herbert von Karajan's father was Ernst von Karajan[15]. Herbert von Karajan's mother was Martha von Karajan[16].
Who was Herbert von Karajan married to?
Herbert von Karajan's spouses include Elmy Holgerloef[17], Anita von Karajan[18], and Eliette von Karajan[19].
What did Herbert von Karajan do for work?
Herbert von Karajan worked as conductor[6], theatrical director[7], film director[8], opera director[9], and director[10].
Where did Herbert von Karajan go to school?
Herbert von Karajan was educated at Mozarteum University Salzburg[28] and University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[32].
What awards did Herbert von Karajan receive?
Honors received include honorary citizen of Berlin[43], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[47], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[50], and Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[51].