Carl Bechstein
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Summary
Carl Bechstein was born on June 1, 1826[1], in Gotha[2]. He died on March 6, 1900[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a piano maker[5], musical instrument maker[6], and entrepreneur[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (583 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Friedhof II der Sophiengemeinde Berlin[9]
- Father: Q139860664[10]
- Spouse: Q139860666[11]
- Child: Edwin Bechstein[12], Q139860667[13], Q139860668[14]
- Country of citizenship: Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Commons category: Carl Bechstein[17]
- Family name: Bechstein[18]
- Given name: Carl[19]
- Instrument: piano[20]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[21], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22], Riemann's Music Dictionary[23], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[24]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25]
- Birth name: Friedrich Wilhelm Carl Bechstein[26]
- Name in native language: Carl Bechstein[27]
- P14536: 434446[28]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Carl Bechstein include C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik[29], a musical instrument manufacturing company[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1853[32], headquartered in Berlin[33].
Why It Matters
Carl Bechstein has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Entities named for him include C. Bechstein Pianofortefabrik[29], a musical instrument manufacturing company[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1853[32], headquartered in Berlin[33].
FAQs
Where was Carl Bechstein born?
Carl Bechstein's place of birth was Gotha[2].
Where did Carl Bechstein die?
Carl Bechstein passed away in Berlin[4].
Who were Carl Bechstein's parents?
Carl Bechstein's father was Q139860664[10].
Who was Carl Bechstein married to?
Carl Bechstein's spouses include Q139860666[11].
What did Carl Bechstein do for work?
Carl Bechstein worked as a piano maker[5], musical instrument maker[6], and entrepreneur[7].