About Josip Križaj
Lived 1887 – 1968 (aged 81). Josip Križaj was a Yugoslav opera singer.
Josip Križaj (5 March 1887 in Vevče, Ljubljana – 30 July 1968 in Zagreb) was a Slovene opera singer. He was a bass who started performing at the Zagreb Opera in 1913 and was the recipient of the Vladimir Nazor Award for lifetime achievement in music in 1963.
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Who was Josip Križaj?
opera singer (1887-1968)
When was Josip Križaj born?
Josip Križaj was born on 5 March 1887 in Vevče.
When did Josip Križaj die?
Josip Križaj died on 30 July 1968 in Zagreb.
What was Josip Križaj's occupation?
Josip Križaj was an opera singer.
What nationality was Josip Križaj?
Josip Križaj was Yugoslav.
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· DBpedia: Josip Križaj (opera singer)
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