David Popper

Bohemian cellist and composer (1843–1913)
Person human Q354927
David Popper
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David Popper

Summary

David Popper is a human[1]. Born in Prague[2], he… he was born on June 16, 1843[3]. He passed away in Baden[4]. He died on August 7, 1913[5]. He worked as a composer[6], music educator[7], and cellist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (193 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • David Popper's place of birth was Prague[2].
  • David Popper passed away in Baden[4].
  • David Popper was born on June 16, 1843[3].
  • David Popper was born on June 18, 1843[10].
  • David Popper was born on June 18, 1846[11].
  • David Popper died on August 7, 1913[5].
  • David Popper was married to Sophie Menter[12].
  • A child of David Popper was Leó Popper[13].
  • David Popper held citizenship in Austrian Empire[14].
  • David Popper held citizenship in Hungary[15].
  • David Popper held citizenship in Cisleithania[16].
  • David Popper worked as a composer[6].
  • David Popper worked as a music educator[7].
  • David Popper's professions included cellist[8].
  • Among David Popper's employers was Franz Liszt Academy of Music[17].
  • David Popper was employed by Vienna State Opera company[18].
  • David Popper's education included a stint at Franz Liszt Academy of Music[19].
  • A notable work attributed to David Popper is Q1925144[20].
  • A notable work attributed to David Popper is Q2328523[21].
  • David Popper received the Officer of the Order of Franz Joseph[22].
  • David Popper's religion is recorded as Judaism[23].
  • David Popper is recorded as male[24].
  • David Popper's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • David Popper's genre is classical music[26].
  • David Popper's Commons category is recorded as David Popper[27].

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Origins and Family

David Popper was born in Prague[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 16, 1843[3], June 18, 1843[10], and June 18, 1846[11].

Education

David Popper was educated at Franz Liszt Academy of Music[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], music educator[7], and cellist[8]. Employers include Franz Liszt Academy of Music[17], a music academy[28], in Hungary[29], founded in 1875[30], headquartered in Franz Liszt Academy of Music[31] and Vienna State Opera company[18], an opera company[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1869[34], headquartered in Vienna State Opera house[35].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q1925144[20], a musical work/composition[36] and Q2328523[21], a musical work/composition[37].

Recognition

David Popper received the Officer of the Order of Franz Joseph[22].

Personal Life

Among David Popper's spouses was Sophie Menter[12]. A child of him was Leó Popper[13]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[23].

Death and Burial

David Popper died on August 7, 1913[5]. He died in Baden[4].

Why It Matters

David Popper ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (193 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was David Popper born?

David Popper's place of birth was Prague[2].

Where did David Popper die?

David Popper died in Baden[4].

Who was David Popper married to?

David Popper's spouses include Sophie Menter[12].

What did David Popper do for work?

David Popper worked as composer[6], music educator[7], and cellist[8].

Where did David Popper go to school?

David Popper was educated at Franz Liszt Academy of Music[19].

What awards did David Popper receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of Franz Joseph[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q27774165. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . Q108724885. Retrieved . vademecum.nacr.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . anno.onb.ac.at. anno.onb.ac.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . vademecum.nacr.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Popper, David (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Q1925144, Q2328523
    Given name David
    Instance of human
    Religion or worldview Judaism
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