Nathan Milstein

American musician (1902–1992)
Person human Q434055
Nathan Milstein
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Summary

Nathan Milstein was born on December 11, 1902[1], in Odesa[2]. He died on December 21, 1992[3], in London[4]. He worked as a violinist[5], composer[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,557 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[9], United States[10], Soviet Union[11]
  • Educated at: Saint Petersburg Conservatory[12], Simon Gratz High School[13]
  • Student: Thomas Zehetmair[14]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], Kennedy Center Honors[16], Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[17], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Genre: classical music[20]
  • Record label: Capitol Records[21], EMI Classics[22], Angel[23], Columbia Records[24], Deutsche Grammophon[25], Pathé-Marconi[26]
  • Commons category: Nathan Milstein[27]
  • Family name: Milstein[28]
  • Given name: Nathan[29]
  • Instrument: violin[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Russian[31]

Why It Matters

Nathan Milstein has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Nathan Milstein born?

Nathan Milstein's place of birth was Odesa[2].

Where did Nathan Milstein die?

Nathan Milstein died in London[4].

What did Nathan Milstein do for work?

Nathan Milstein worked as a violinist[5], composer[6], and musician[7].

Where did Nathan Milstein go to school?

Nathan Milstein was educated at Saint Petersburg Conservatory[12] and Simon Gratz High School[13].

What awards did Nathan Milstein receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[15], Kennedy Center Honors[16], Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[17], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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