Carl Attenhofer

Swiss composer (1837-1914)
Person human Q4072280
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Carl Attenhofer

Summary

Carl Attenhofer is a human[1]. He was born in Wettingen[2]. He was born on May 5, 1837[3]. He passed away in Zurich[4]. He died on May 22, 1914[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and conductor[7].

Key Facts

  • Carl Attenhofer's place of birth was Wettingen[2].
  • Carl Attenhofer died in Zurich[4].
  • Carl Attenhofer was born on May 5, 1837[3].
  • Carl Attenhofer died on May 22, 1914[5].
  • Carl Attenhofer is buried at Enzenbühl cemetery[8].
  • Carl Attenhofer held citizenship in Switzerland[9].
  • Carl Attenhofer worked as a composer[6].
  • Carl Attenhofer's professions included conductor[7].
  • Carl Attenhofer's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[10].
  • Carl Attenhofer's religion is recorded as Catholicism[11].
  • Carl Attenhofer is recorded as male[12].
  • Carl Attenhofer's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Carl Attenhofer's Commons category is recorded as Karl Attenhofer (1837–1914)[14].
  • Carl Attenhofer's archives at is recorded as Zentralbibliothek Zürich[15].
  • Carl Attenhofer's residence is recorded as Herrenberg 57[16].
  • Carl Attenhofer's family name is recorded as Attenhofer[17].
  • Carl Attenhofer's given name is recorded as Carl[18].
  • Carl Attenhofer's given name is recorded as Karl[19].
  • Carl Attenhofer studied under Daniel Elster[20].
  • Carl Attenhofer's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Zurzach[21].
  • Carl Attenhofer's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[22].
  • Carl Attenhofer's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23].
  • Carl Attenhofer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Carl Attenhofer's name in native language is recorded as Carl Attenhofer[25].

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Origins and Family

Carl Attenhofer's place of birth was Wettingen[2]. He was born on May 5, 1837[3].

Education

Carl Attenhofer was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[10]. He studied under Daniel Elster[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and conductor[7].

Personal Life

Carl Attenhofer's religion is recorded as Catholicism[11].

Death and Burial

Carl Attenhofer died on May 22, 1914[5]. He passed away in Zurich[4]. Burial took place at Enzenbühl cemetery[8].

FAQs

Where was Carl Attenhofer born?

Born in Wettingen[2], Carl Attenhofer…

Where did Carl Attenhofer die?

Carl Attenhofer died in Zurich[4].

What did Carl Attenhofer do for work?

Carl Attenhofer worked as composer[6] and conductor[7].

Where did Carl Attenhofer go to school?

Carl Attenhofer was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . zbcollections.ch. Retrieved . zbcollections.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . plaque for Carl Attenhofer. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, conductor
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  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Geni.com profile id 6000000181410391849
    Given name Carl, Karl
    Isni 0000000080402528
    Museum-digital id 258227
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