Auguste Wolff
French pianist, composer and piano maker (1821–1887)
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Summary
Auguste Wolff was born on May 3, 1821[1], in Paris[2]. He died on February 9, 1887[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a composer[5], pianist[6], and piano maker[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1821[9]
- Date of death: February 3, 1887[10]
- Place of burial: Montmartre Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: France[12]
- Employer: Conservatoire de Paris[13]
- Educated at: Conservatoire de Paris[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Auguste Wolff[16]
- Family name: Wolff[17]
- Given name: Auguste[18]
- Instrument: piano[19]
- Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[20], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[23]
Why It Matters
Auguste Wolff has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Auguste Wolff born?
Auguste Wolff was born in Paris[2].
Where did Auguste Wolff die?
Auguste Wolff passed away in Paris[4].
What did Auguste Wolff do for work?
Auguste Wolff worked as a composer[5], pianist[6], and piano maker[7].
Where did Auguste Wolff go to school?
Auguste Wolff was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[14].