Władysław Szpilman
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Summary
Władysław Szpilman was born on December 5, 1911[1], in Sosnowiec[2]. He died on July 6, 2000[3], in Warsaw[4]. He worked as a pianist[5], composer[6], writer[7], songwriter[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,612 views/month, #5,909 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Powązki Military Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Halina Szpilman[12]
- Child: Andrzej Szpilman[13], Christopher W. A. Szpilman[14]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[15], Second Polish Republic[16], Polish People's Republic[17], Poland[18]
- Educated at: Chopin University of Music[19], Academy of Arts, Berlin[20]
- Notable work: Śmierć Miasta[21], The Pianist[22]
- Award received: Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[23], Gold Cross of Merit[24], Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[25], Zasłużony Działacz Kultury[26], Category:Grand prix des lectrices de Elle (Non-fiction)[27]
- Member of: Union of Polish Composers[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Genre: classical music[30]
- Record label: Polskie Nagrania Muza[31], Sony Classical[32]
- Commons category: Władysław Szpilman[33]
- Family name: Szpilman[34]
- Given name: Władysław[35]
- Official website: http://www.szpilman.net[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Władysław Szpilman[37]
- Commons gallery: Władysław Szpilman[38]
- Relative: Józef Grzecznarowski[39]
- Instrument: piano[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Polish[41]
- Name in native language: Władysław Szpilman[42]
Why It Matters
Władysław Szpilman has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Works attributed to him include The Pianist[45], a written work[46].
FAQs
Where was Władysław Szpilman born?
Władysław Szpilman was born in Sosnowiec[2].
Where did Władysław Szpilman die?
Władysław Szpilman passed away in Warsaw[4].
Who was Władysław Szpilman married to?
Władysław Szpilman's spouses include Halina Szpilman[12].
What did Władysław Szpilman do for work?
Władysław Szpilman worked as a pianist[5], composer[6], writer[7], songwriter[8], and musician[9].
Where did Władysław Szpilman go to school?
Władysław Szpilman was educated at Chopin University of Music[19] and Academy of Arts, Berlin[20].
What awards did Władysław Szpilman receive?
Honors received include Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[23], Gold Cross of Merit[24], Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[25], and Zasłużony Działacz Kultury[26].