Carl Attenhofer

Swiss composer (1837-1914)
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Summary

Carl Attenhofer was born on May 5, 1837[1], in Wettingen[2]. He died on May 22, 1914[3], in Zurich[4]. He worked as a composer[5] and conductor[6]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Enzenbühl cemetery[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[9]
  • Educated at: University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[10]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Commons category: Karl Attenhofer (1837–1914)[13]
  • Archives at: Zentralbibliothek Zürich[14]
  • Residence: Herrenberg 57[15]
  • Family name: Attenhofer[16]
  • Given name: Carl[17], Karl[18]
  • Student of: Daniel Elster[19]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Zurzach[20]
  • Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[21], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
  • Name in native language: Carl Attenhofer[24]

FAQs

Where was Carl Attenhofer born?

Carl Attenhofer's place of birth was Wettingen[2].

Where did Carl Attenhofer die?

Carl Attenhofer died in Zurich[4].

What did Carl Attenhofer do for work?

Carl Attenhofer worked as a composer[5] and conductor[6].

Where did Carl Attenhofer go to school?

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

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

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → composer, conductor
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Given name → Carl, Karl
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    Museum-digital id → 258227
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