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Theodor W. Adorno

German philosopher, sociologist and theorist (1903–1969)

DescriptionGerman philosopher, sociologist and theorist (1903–1969)
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Born1903-09-11
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BirthplaceFrankfurt am Main Frankfurt
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1969-08-06
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Place of deathVisp Visp
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AreaGermany
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryDE
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CitizenshipAustria German Empire Switzerland Germany United States
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Occupationliterary critic writer philosopher aesthetician sociologist music critic aphorist pianist university teacher musicologist composer
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Instrumentspiano
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Genresclassical music
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Member ofSecond Viennese School
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AwardsGoethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt
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Also known as

Adorno T. W. Adorno Th. W. Adorno Theodor Adorno

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