Paul Wittgenstein
Paul Wittgenstein was an Austrian and American pianist, music educator, composer, art collector and musician (1887–1961). He was born in Vienna and died in Manhasset.
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Paul Wittgenstein
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- Born
- Paul Wittgenstein was born on 5 November 1887. · Vienna.
- Died
- Paul Wittgenstein died on 3 March 1961. · Manhasset.
- Nationality
- Austria · United States
- Occupation
- pianist · music educator · composer · art collector · musician
- Fields
- classical music
- Teachers
- Theodor Leschetizky
- Languages
- English
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Paul Wittgenstein was an Austrian and American pianist, music educator, composer, art collector and musician (1887–1961). He was born in Vienna and died in Manhasset.
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Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the heading Wittgenstein. His recorded language was English. He was the child of Karl Wittgenstein. He married Hilde Schania. 3 children are recorded: Elizabeth Wittgenstein, Paul Wittgenstein and Johanna Wittgenstein. Other recorded relations include Friedrich Hayek.
Identity
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Paul Wittgenstein is recorded with the occupation music educator. Classed in the genre classical music. Recorded as pianist, music educator, composer, art collector and musician.
Amputee Paul Wittgenstein plays piano. Standing behind him, left to right, are Joseph Achron, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Getrude Ross, and Lyham Noack
Los Angeles Times
Paul Wittgenstein plays piano with left hand for composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold in Los Angeles. This photograph may be associated with the article, “WITTGENSTEIN, ONE-ARMED PAINIST, WILL GIVE CONCERT,” Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 1934: A6.
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1887
Paul Wittgenstein was born on 5 November 1887.
1961
Paul Wittgenstein died on 3 March 1961.
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Paul Wittgenstein was born at Vienna.
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Paul Wittgenstein died at Manhasset.
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Vienna.
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Manhasset.
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