Carl Ferdinand Becker

German organist and musicologist (1804–1877)
Person human Q553537
Carl Ferdinand Becker
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Carl Ferdinand Becker

Summary

Carl Ferdinand Becker is a human[1]. Born in Leipzig[2], he… he was born on July 17, 1804[3]. He passed away in Plagwitz[4]. He died on October 26, 1877[5]. He worked as a musicologist[6], university teacher[7], composer[8], and organist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Carl Ferdinand Becker's place of birth was Leipzig[2].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker died in Plagwitz[4].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker was born on July 17, 1804[3].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker died on October 26, 1877[5].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[11].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker worked as a musicologist[6].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker's professions included composer[8].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker's professions included organist[9].
  • Among Carl Ferdinand Becker's employers was University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[12].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker's education included a stint at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[13].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker is recorded as male[14].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker's Commons category is recorded as Carl Ferdinand Becker (1804-1877)[16].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[17].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker's archives at is recorded as Public Library Leipzig[18].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker's family name is recorded as Becker[19].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker's given name is recorded as Carl[20].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker's given name is recorded as Ferdinand[21].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker's work location is recorded as Leipzig[22].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker studied under Friedrich Schneider[23].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker studied under Johann Gottfried Schicht[24].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker's instrument is recorded as violin[25].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker's instrument is recorded as organ[26].
  • Carl Ferdinand Becker's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Carl Ferdinand Becker was born in Leipzig[2]. He was born on July 17, 1804[3].

Education

Carl Ferdinand Becker was educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[13]. Studied under Friedrich Schneider[23], a composer[28], 1786–1853[29], of Kingdom of Saxony[30] and Johann Gottfried Schicht[24], a composer[31], 1753–1823[32], of Kingdom of Saxony[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musicologist[6], university teacher[7], composer[8], and organist[9]. Carl Ferdinand Becker was employed by University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[12].

Death and Burial

Carl Ferdinand Becker died on October 26, 1877[5]. He passed away in Plagwitz[4].

Why It Matters

Carl Ferdinand Becker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Carl Ferdinand Becker born?

Born in Leipzig[2], Carl Ferdinand Becker…

Where did Carl Ferdinand Becker die?

Carl Ferdinand Becker died in Plagwitz[4].

What did Carl Ferdinand Becker do for work?

Carl Ferdinand Becker worked as musicologist[6], university teacher[7], composer[8], and organist[9].

Where did Carl Ferdinand Becker go to school?

Carl Ferdinand Becker was educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation musicologist, university teacher, composer +1
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  2. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Prabook id ['2433862', '2433863']
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  3. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Plagwitz
    Educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig
    Prabook id ['2433862', '2433863']
    Family name Becker
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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