Jan Gawlas

Polish composer (1901-1965)
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Summary

Jan Gawlas was born on December 27, 1901[1], in Dolní Žukov[2]. He died on June 11, 1965[3], in Cieszyn[4]. He worked as a composer[5], organist[6], pedagogue[7], conductor[8], and music educator[9].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Lutheran Cemetery in Cieszyn[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Poland[11]
  • Occupation: music teacher[12]
  • Field of work: music[13]
  • Educated at: Academy of Music in Katowice[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Genre: classical music[16], liturgical music[17], vocal music[18]
  • Commons category: Jan Gawlas[19]
  • Family name: Gawlas[20]
  • Given name: Jan[21]
  • Student of: Bolesław Szabelski[22]
  • Instrument: organ[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[24]
  • P14974: 4188[25]

FAQs

Where was Jan Gawlas born?

Jan Gawlas's place of birth was Dolní Žukov[2].

Where did Jan Gawlas die?

Jan Gawlas passed away in Cieszyn[4].

What did Jan Gawlas do for work?

Jan Gawlas worked as a composer[5], organist[6], pedagogue[7], conductor[8], and music educator[9].

Where did Jan Gawlas go to school?

Jan Gawlas was educated at Academy of Music in Katowice[14].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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    Family name → Gawlas
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