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Higini Anglès

1888 – 1969

Catalan musicologist and priest

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About Higini Anglès

Lived 1888 – 1969 (aged 80–81). Higini Anglès was a Spanish catholic priest and musicologist.

Higinio Anglés Pamies (Catalan: Higini Anglès i Pàmies; 1 January 1888 – 8 December 1969) was a Spanish Catholic priest and musicologist. He was born in Maspujols, Tarragona, Spain, and died in Rome, Italy.

Early life and education Anglés studied in Reus and entered the seminary in Tarragona in 1900. He was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1912. After studying music in Barcelona under Felip Pedrell and other teachers, he was appointed head of the Music Department at the Library of Catalonia in 1917. He later continued his studies at the University of Freiburg and the University of Göttingen, where he studied with Wilibald Gurlitt, Friedrich Ludwig, and Heinrich Finke.

Honours Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (06/01/1958)

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Important facts

Born
1888, Maspujols
Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Director
Employers
Escuela Española de Historia y Arqueología en Roma
Awards
Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic; Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise
Also known as
Higini Anglès i Pàmies, Higinio Anglés, Higino Anglés

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Higini Anglès?

Catalan musicologist and priest (1888–1969)

When was Higini Anglès born?

Higini Anglès was born in 1888 in Maspujols.

When did Higini Anglès die?

Higini Anglès died on 8 December 1969 in Rome.

What was Higini Anglès's occupation?

Higini Anglès was a catholic priest and musicologist.

What nationality was Higini Anglès?

Higini Anglès was Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Higini Anglès

· Wikidata: Q1406785

· DBpedia: Higinio Anglés

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