Christoph Wolff
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Christoph Wolff
Summary
Christoph Wolff is a human[1]. His place of birth was Solingen[2]. He was born on May 24, 1940[3]. He worked as a musicologist[4], university teacher[5], and composer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Christoph Wolff was born in Solingen[2].
- Christoph Wolff was born on May 24, 1940[3].
- Among Christoph Wolff's spouses was Q133621249[8].
- Christoph Wolff held citizenship in Germany[9].
- Christoph Wolff worked as a musicologist[4].
- Christoph Wolff's professions included university teacher[5].
- Christoph Wolff worked as a composer[6].
- Among Christoph Wolff's employers was Princeton University[10].
- Among Christoph Wolff's employers was Harvard University[11].
- Christoph Wolff was employed by Columbia University[12].
- Christoph Wolff was educated at Hochschule für Musik Freiburg[13].
- Christoph Wolff received the State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[14].
- Christoph Wolff received the Royal Academy of Music Bach Prize[15].
- Christoph Wolff received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[16].
- Christoph Wolff received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
- Christoph Wolff received the Berlin Prize[18].
- Christoph Wolff received the Bach Medal[19].
- Christoph Wolff was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[20].
- Christoph Wolff was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
- Christoph Wolff is recorded as male[22].
- Christoph Wolff's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Christoph Wolff's Commons category is recorded as Christoph Wolff[24].
- Christoph Wolff's family name is recorded as Wolff[25].
- Christoph Wolff's given name is recorded as Christoph[26].
- Christoph Wolff's work location is recorded as Leipzig[27].
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Body
Origins and Family
Christoph Wolff was born in Solingen[2]. He was born on May 24, 1940[3].
Education
Christoph Wolff was educated at Hochschule für Musik Freiburg[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include musicologist[4], university teacher[5], and composer[6]. Employers include Princeton University[10], a private university[30], in United States[31], founded in 1746[32], headquartered in Princeton[33]; Harvard University[11], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1636[36], headquartered in Cambridge[37]; and Columbia University[12], a private university[38], in United States[39], founded in 1754[40], headquartered in Manhattan[41].
Recognition
Awards received include State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[14], an award[42], in Germany[43]; Royal Academy of Music Bach Prize[15], a music award[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 2006[46]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[16], a civil decoration[47], in Prussia[48], founded in 1842[49]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], a grade of an order[50], in Germany[51]; Berlin Prize[18], a fellowship grant[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1998[54]; and Bach Medal[19], a music award[55], in Germany[56], founded in 2003[57].
Personal Life
Christoph Wolff was married to Q133621249[8].
Why It Matters
Christoph Wolff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (70 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was Christoph Wolff born?
Christoph Wolff was born in Solingen[2].
Who was Christoph Wolff married to?
Christoph Wolff's spouses include Q133621249[8].
What did Christoph Wolff do for work?
Christoph Wolff worked as musicologist[4], university teacher[5], and composer[6].
Where did Christoph Wolff go to school?
Christoph Wolff was educated at Hochschule für Musik Freiburg[13].
What awards did Christoph Wolff receive?
Honors received include State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[14], Royal Academy of Music Bach Prize[15], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[16], and Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].