Christoph Willibald von Gluck

Summary

Christoph Willibald von Gluck is a human^[1]. Born in Erasbach^[2], he… he was born on July 2, 1714^[3]. He died in Vienna^[4]. He died on November 15, 1787^[5]. He worked as a composer^[6] and conductor^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,582 views/month, #6,928 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Christoph Willibald von Gluck's place of birth was Erasbach^[2].
• Christoph Willibald von Gluck died in Vienna^[4].
• Christoph Willibald von Gluck was born on July 2, 1714^[3].
• Christoph Willibald von Gluck died on November 15, 1787^[5].
• Christoph Willibald von Gluck is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery^[9].
• Christoph Willibald von Gluck's father was Johannes Alexander Gluck^[10].
• Christoph Willibald von Gluck's mother was Maria Walburga Gluck^[11].
• Christoph Willibald von Gluck was married to Maria Anna Gluck^[12].
• Christoph Willibald von Gluck held citizenship in Kingdom of Bohemia^[13].
• Christoph Willibald von Gluck held citizenship in Archduchy of Austria^[14].
• Czech was Christoph Willibald von Gluck's native language^[15].
• German was Christoph Willibald von Gluck's native language^[16].
• French was Christoph Willibald von Gluck's native language^[17].
• Christoph Willibald von Gluck worked as a composer^[6].
• Christoph Willibald von Gluck worked as a conductor^[7].
• Christoph Willibald von Gluck held the position of court chapel master^[18].
• Christoph Willibald von Gluck was educated at Charles University^[19].
• A notable student of Christoph Willibald von Gluck was Franz Ignaz von Beecke^[20].
• A notable student of Christoph Willibald von Gluck was Jan Antonín Koželuh^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Christoph Willibald von Gluck is Orfeo ed Euridice^[22].
• A notable work attributed to Christoph Willibald von Gluck is Iphigénie en Tauride^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Christoph Willibald von Gluck is Alceste^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Christoph Willibald von Gluck is Iphigénie en Aulide^[25].
• A notable work attributed to Christoph Willibald von Gluck is Armide^[26].
• Christoph Willibald von Gluck received the Order of the Golden Spur^[27].

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Origins and Family

Christoph Willibald von Gluck's place of birth was Erasbach^[2]. He was born on July 2, 1714^[3]. His father was Johannes Alexander Gluck^[10]. His mother was Maria Walburga Gluck^[11]. Native languages include Czech^[15], German^[16], and French^[17].

Education

Christoph Willibald von Gluck was educated at Charles University^[19]. He studied under Giovanni Battista Sammartini^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer^[6] and conductor^[7]. Christoph Willibald von Gluck held the position of court chapel master^[18]. Notable students include Franz Ignaz von Beecke^[20], a composer^[29], 1733–1803^[30], of Germany^[31], specialised in music^[32] and Jan Antonín Koželuh^[21], a composer^[33], 1738–1814^[34].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Orfeo ed Euridice^[22], a dramatico-musical work^[35], founded in 1762^[36]; Iphigénie en Tauride^[23], a dramatico-musical work^[37]; Alceste^[24], a dramatico-musical work^[38], founded in 1767^[39]; Iphigénie en Aulide^[25], a dramatico-musical work^[40]; and Armide^[26], a dramatico-musical work^[41]. Things named for Christoph Willibald von Gluck include Gluck Peak^[42], a mountain^[43]; Gluck^[44], an impact crater^[45]; and 7624 Gluck^[46], an asteroid^[47].

Recognition

Christoph Willibald von Gluck received the Order of the Golden Spur^[27].

Personal Life

Among Christoph Willibald von Gluck's spouses was Maria Anna Gluck^[12].

Death and Burial

Christoph Willibald von Gluck died on November 15, 1787^[5]. He died in Vienna^[4]. The cause of death was stroke^[48]. He is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery^[9].

Why It Matters

Christoph Willibald von Gluck ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,582 views/month, #6,928 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[49] He is known by 75 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[50]

Entities named for him include Gluck Peak^[42], a mountain^[43]; Gluck^[44], an impact crater^[45]; and 7624 Gluck^[46], an asteroid^[47].

FAQs

Where was Christoph Willibald von Gluck born?

Christoph Willibald von Gluck's place of birth was Erasbach^[2].

Where did Christoph Willibald von Gluck die?

Christoph Willibald von Gluck passed away in Vienna^[4].

Who were Christoph Willibald von Gluck's parents?

Christoph Willibald von Gluck's father was Johannes Alexander Gluck^[10]. Christoph Willibald von Gluck's mother was Maria Walburga Gluck^[11].

Who was Christoph Willibald von Gluck married to?

Christoph Willibald von Gluck's spouses include Maria Anna Gluck^[12].

What did Christoph Willibald von Gluck do for work?

Christoph Willibald von Gluck worked as composer^[6] and conductor^[7].

Where did Christoph Willibald von Gluck go to school?

Christoph Willibald von Gluck was educated at Charles University^[19].

What awards did Christoph Willibald von Gluck receive?

Honors received include Order of the Golden Spur^[27].