Karl Leichter

Estonian musicologist (1902-1987)
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Summary

Karl Leichter was born on September 30, 1902[1], in Näpi[2]. He died on March 7, 1987[3], in Tallinn[4]. He worked as a musicologist[5], music critic[6], historian[7], and music teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Metsakalmistu[9]
  • Spouse: Laine Leichter[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Estonia[11]
  • Field of work: musicology[12], music criticism[13], history of music[14]
  • Employer: Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre[15]
  • Educated at: University of Tartu[16]
  • Member of: Tartu School of Composition[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Family name: Leichter[19]
  • Given name: Karl[20]
  • Work location: Soviet Union[21], Estonia[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Estonian[23], Russian[24]

FAQs

Where was Karl Leichter born?

Karl Leichter's place of birth was Näpi[2].

Where did Karl Leichter die?

Karl Leichter passed away in Tallinn[4].

Who was Karl Leichter married to?

Karl Leichter's spouses include Laine Leichter[10].

What did Karl Leichter do for work?

Karl Leichter worked as a musicologist[5], music critic[6], historian[7], and music teacher[8].

Where did Karl Leichter go to school?

Karl Leichter was educated at University of Tartu[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

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