Auguste Wolff

French pianist, composer and piano maker (1821–1887)
Person human Q3629569
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Auguste Wolff

Summary

Auguste Wolff is a human[1]. He was born in Paris[2]. He was born on May 3, 1821[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on February 9, 1887[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], and piano maker[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Auguste Wolff was born in Paris[2].
  • Auguste Wolff passed away in Paris[4].
  • Auguste Wolff was born on May 3, 1821[3].
  • Auguste Wolff died on February 9, 1887[5].
  • Auguste Wolff died on February 3, 1887[10].
  • Burial took place at Montmartre Cemetery[11].
  • Auguste Wolff held citizenship in France[12].
  • Auguste Wolff's professions included composer[6].
  • Auguste Wolff worked as a pianist[7].
  • Auguste Wolff worked as a piano maker[8].
  • Among Auguste Wolff's employers was Conservatoire de Paris[13].
  • Auguste Wolff's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[14].
  • Auguste Wolff is recorded as male[15].
  • Auguste Wolff's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Auguste Wolff's Commons category is recorded as Auguste Wolff[17].
  • Auguste Wolff's family name is recorded as Wolff[18].
  • Auguste Wolff's given name is recorded as Auguste[19].
  • Auguste Wolff's instrument is recorded as piano[20].
  • Auguste Wolff's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[21].
  • Auguste Wolff's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Auguste Wolff's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23].
  • Auguste Wolff's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Auguste Wolff was born in Paris[2]. He was born on May 3, 1821[3].

Education

Auguste Wolff's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], and piano maker[8]. Auguste Wolff was employed by Conservatoire de Paris[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 9, 1887[5] and February 3, 1887[10]. Auguste Wolff passed away in Paris[4]. He is buried at Montmartre Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Auguste Wolff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

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 composer[6], pianist[7], and piano maker[8].

Where did Auguste Wolff go to school?

Auguste Wolff was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q27773588. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q27773588. wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Q24370911. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Q24370911. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Q27773588. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship France
    Described by source Riemann's Music Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)
    Citizenship
    Family name Wolff
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