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Hans Knappertsbusch

German musician (1888-1965) · Germany · On the map · Musicians · Died at 77

Hans Knappertsbusch was a German conductor, best known for his performances of the music of Wagner, Bruckner and Richard Strauss.

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1965Died25 October 19651963Austrian Decoration for Science and ArtAwardHonorary Citizen of MunichAward1958Bavarian Order of MeritAwardHonorary Golden Medal of the State Capital MunichAward1944Gottbegnadeten listAwardMilitary Order of Saint James of the SwordAward1943War Merit Cross 2nd Class without SwordsAward1888Born12 March 1888

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Awards

Austrian Decoration for Science and Art1963
Honorary Citizen of Munich1963
Bavarian Order of Merit1958
Honorary Golden Medal of the State Capital Munich1958
Military Order of Saint James of the Sword1944
Gottbegnadeten list1944
War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords1943
Grand Prix du Disque
Record academy awards

About this person

Country
Germany
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1965 · aged 77

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