Edison Denisov
Soviet and Russian composer (1929–1996)
1929 — 1996
Quick Facts
Profession
Soviet and Russian composer (1929–1996)
Born
April 6, 1929
Died
1996 (age ~67)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
composer, mathematician, film score composer
Soviet UnionBorn in TomskDied in Paris
1929
Born in Tomsk (1929-04-06)
1946
EducationStudied at Tomsk State University (1946–1951)
1951
EducationStudied at Moscow Conservatory (1951–1956)
1996
Died in Paris
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Edison Denisov?+
Edison Denisov is Soviet and Russian composer (1929–1996). Born in 1929.
What does the name Edison mean?+
The name Edison means "A surname An English patronymic or matronymic (or just pamatronymic) surname derived from Adam and Edith. A surname originating as a patronymic, from Edward Thomas Edison (1847–1931), American inventor and businessman.. Etymology: A name whose meaning is "son of Edward", equivalent to Ed or Eddy + -son.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edison Denisov born?+
Edison Denisov was born on April 6, 1929.
When did Edison Denisov die?+
Edison Denisov died in 1996, at approximately 67 years of age.
Name Meaning
A surname An English patronymic or matronymic (or just pamatronymic) surname derived from Adam and Edith. A surname originating as a patronymic, from Edward Thomas Edison (1847–1931), American inventor and businessman.. Etymology: A name whose meaning is "son of Edward", equivalent to Ed or Eddy + -son.
The name Edison is of Spanish origin, meaning "A surname An English patronymic or matronymic (or just pamatronymic) surname derived from Adam and Edith. A surname originating as a patronymic, from Edward Thomas Edison (1847–1931), American inventor and businessman.. Etymology: A name whose meaning is "son of Edward", equivalent to Ed or Eddy + -son.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Edison
Edison — April 6, 1929
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Guestbook
You raised the bar for all of us.
— a fellow musician
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
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