Anton Reicha

Czech-born French composer (1770–1836)
Person human Q311387
Anton Reicha
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Anton Reicha

Summary

Anton Reicha is a human[1]. His place of birth was Prague[2]. He was born on February 26, 1770[3]. He died in Paris[4]. He died on May 28, 1836[5]. He worked as a composer[6], writer[7], musicologist[8], pedagogue[9], and music theorist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (364 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Prague[2], Anton Reicha…
  • Anton Reicha passed away in Paris[4].
  • Anton Reicha was born on February 26, 1770[3].
  • Anton Reicha died on May 28, 1836[5].
  • Anton Reicha is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery[12].
  • Anton Reicha is buried at Grave of Anton Reicha[13].
  • Anton Reicha's father was Q137776860[14].
  • Anton Reicha held citizenship in Kingdom of Bohemia[15].
  • Anton Reicha held citizenship in France[16].
  • Anton Reicha's professions included composer[6].
  • Anton Reicha's professions included writer[7].
  • Anton Reicha worked as a musicologist[8].
  • Anton Reicha's professions included pedagogue[9].
  • Anton Reicha worked as a music theorist[10].
  • Anton Reicha's professions included music educator[17].
  • Anton Reicha's field of work was fugue[18].
  • Among Anton Reicha's employers was Conservatoire de Paris[19].
  • Anton Reicha was educated at University of Bonn[20].
  • A notable student of Anton Reicha was Hector Berlioz[21].
  • A notable student of Anton Reicha was Franz Liszt[22].
  • A notable student of Anton Reicha was Napoléon Henri Reber[23].
  • A notable student of Anton Reicha was Narcisse Girard[24].
  • A notable student of Anton Reicha was Eugène Sauzay[25].
  • A notable student of Anton Reicha was César Franck[26].
  • Anton Reicha received the Legion of Honour[27].

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Origins and Family

Anton Reicha was born in Prague[2]. He was born on February 26, 1770[3]. His father was Q137776860[14].

Education

Anton Reicha was educated at University of Bonn[20]. Studied under Josef Reicha[28], a conductor[29], 1752–1795[30]; Antonio Salieri[31], a composer[32], 1750–1825[33], of Republic of Venice[34], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[35], specialised in opera[36]; and Johann Georg Albrechtsberger[37], a composer[38], 1736–1809[39], of Austrian Empire[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], writer[7], musicologist[8], pedagogue[9], music theorist[10], and music educator[17]. Anton Reicha's field of work was fugue[18]. Among his employers was Conservatoire de Paris[19]. Notable students include Hector Berlioz[21], a conductor[41], 1803–1869[42], of France[43], awarded the Prix de Rome[44], specialised in art music[45]; Franz Liszt[22], a classical composer[46], 1811–1886[47], of Kingdom of Hungary[48], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[49], specialised in music[50]; Napoléon Henri Reber[23], a composer[51], 1807–1880[52], of France[53], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[54]; Narcisse Girard[24], a composer[55], 1797–1860[56], of France[57], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[58]; Eugène Sauzay[25], a violinist[59], 1809–1901[60], of France[61]; and César Franck[26], a composer[62], 1822–1890[63], of United Kingdom of the Netherlands[64], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[65].

Recognition

Anton Reicha received the Legion of Honour[27].

Death and Burial

Anton Reicha died on May 28, 1836[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Recorded place of burial include Père Lachaise Cemetery[12] and Grave of him[13].

Why It Matters

Anton Reicha ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (364 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Anton Reicha born?

Anton Reicha was born in Prague[2].

Where did Anton Reicha die?

Anton Reicha died in Paris[4].

Who were Anton Reicha's parents?

Anton Reicha's father was Q137776860[14].

What did Anton Reicha do for work?

Anton Reicha worked as composer[6], writer[7], musicologist[8], pedagogue[9], and music theorist[10].

Where did Anton Reicha go to school?

Anton Reicha was educated at University of Bonn[20].

What awards did Anton Reicha receive?

Honors received include Legion of Honour[27].

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Class ancestry

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

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  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, writer, musicologist +5
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp01261906
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  3. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed French, Czech
    Member of Académie des beaux-arts
    Place of death Paris
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Bohemia, France
    + 39 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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