Alfred Grünfeld

Czech composer and pianist (1852–1924)
Person human Q78657
Alfred Grünfeld
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Alfred Grünfeld

Summary

Alfred Grünfeld is a human[1]. Born in Prague[2], he… he was born on July 4, 1852[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on January 4, 1924[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], music educator[8], and professor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alfred Grünfeld was born in Prague[2].
  • Alfred Grünfeld passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Alfred Grünfeld was born on July 4, 1852[3].
  • Alfred Grünfeld was born on June 4, 1852[11].
  • Alfred Grünfeld died on January 4, 1924[5].
  • Alfred Grünfeld died on January 5, 1924[12].
  • Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[13].
  • Alfred Grünfeld held citizenship in Cisleithania[14].
  • Alfred Grünfeld held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[15].
  • German was Alfred Grünfeld's native language[16].
  • Alfred Grünfeld worked as a composer[6].
  • Alfred Grünfeld's professions included pianist[7].
  • Alfred Grünfeld worked as a music educator[8].
  • Alfred Grünfeld's professions included professor[9].
  • Alfred Grünfeld's field of work was music[17].
  • Among Alfred Grünfeld's employers was University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[18].
  • Alfred Grünfeld's education included a stint at Prague Conservatory[19].
  • Alfred Grünfeld received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[20].
  • Alfred Grünfeld received the Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[21].
  • Alfred Grünfeld received the Knight of the Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[22].
  • Alfred Grünfeld received the 3rd Class Order of the Crown[23].
  • Alfred Grünfeld received the Order of Osmanieh 3rd Class[24].
  • Alfred Grünfeld is recorded as male[25].
  • Alfred Grünfeld's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Alfred Grünfeld's genre is opera[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: AT[29]

  • Began / founded: 1852-07-04[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1924-01-04[31]

  • Community tags: composer[32]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 2a64e708-fbbf-46be-bb9a-7b9157cb20bc[33]

Body

Origins and Family

Alfred Grünfeld was born in Prague[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 4, 1852[3] and June 4, 1852[11]. German was his native language[16].

Education

Alfred Grünfeld's education included a stint at Prague Conservatory[19]. He studied under Theodor Kullak[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], music educator[8], and professor[9]. Alfred Grünfeld's field of work was music[17]. Among his employers was University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[20], a grade of an order[35], in Prussia[36]; Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[21], a grade of an order[37], in Austria–Hungary[38]; Knight of the Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[22]; 3rd Class Order of the Crown[23], a grade of an order[39], in Prussia[40]; and Order of Osmanieh 3rd Class[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 4, 1924[5] and January 5, 1924[12]. Alfred Grünfeld died in Vienna[4]. Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Alfred Grünfeld ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (57 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Grünfeld born?

Born in Prague[2], Alfred Grünfeld…

Where did Alfred Grünfeld die?

Alfred Grünfeld died in Vienna[4].

What did Alfred Grünfeld do for work?

Alfred Grünfeld worked as composer[6], pianist[7], music educator[8], and professor[9].

Where did Alfred Grünfeld go to school?

Alfred Grünfeld was educated at Prague Conservatory[19].

What awards did Alfred Grünfeld receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[20], Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[21], Knight of the Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[22], and 3rd Class Order of the Crown[23].

References

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  1. [2] . Q27774767. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . Q27774767. wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [27] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . anno.onb.ac.at. anno.onb.ac.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Q27774767. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [34] . Q27774767. wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  6. [33] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Employer University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
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