Asger Hamerik
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Summary
Asger Hamerik was born on April 8, 1843[1], in Frederiksberg[2]. He died on July 13, 1923[3], in Frederiksberg[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and music teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Vestre Cemetery[11]
- Father: Frederik Hammerich[12]
- Mother: Julia Augusta Scheuermann[13]
- Spouse: Margaret Hamerik[14]
- Child: Ebbe Hamerik[15], Valdis Hamerik[16]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[17]
- Occupation: musician[18]
- Notable work: Requiem for alto, choir and orchestra[19], Symfonie nr. 7 (Hamerik)[20], Symfonie nr. 4 (Hamerik)[21]
- Award received: Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[22], Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Genre: opera[25], symphony[26]
- Commons category: Asger Hamerik[27]
- Family name: Hamerik[28]
- Given name: Asger[29]
- Work location: Copenhagen[30]
- Student of: Hans von Bülow[31], Niels Gade[32], Johan Peter Emilius Hartmann[33], Hector Berlioz[34]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[35], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37], Riemann's Music Dictionary[38], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[39], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[41]
- Sibling: Angul Hammerich[42]
Why It Matters
Asger Hamerik has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Asger Hamerik born?
Asger Hamerik's place of birth was Frederiksberg[2].
Where did Asger Hamerik die?
Asger Hamerik died in Frederiksberg[4].
Who were Asger Hamerik's parents?
Asger Hamerik's father was Frederik Hammerich[12]. Asger Hamerik's mother was Julia Augusta Scheuermann[13].
Who was Asger Hamerik married to?
Asger Hamerik's spouses include Margaret Hamerik[14].
What did Asger Hamerik do for work?
Asger Hamerik worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and music teacher[9].
What awards did Asger Hamerik receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[22] and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[23].