Engelbert Humperdinck
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Engelbert Humperdinck
Summary
Engelbert Humperdinck is a human[1]. His place of birth was Siegburg[2]. He was born on September 1, 1854[3]. He died in Neustrelitz[4]. He died on September 27, 1921[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], librettist[9], and music critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,706 views/month, #6,822 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Engelbert Humperdinck was born in Siegburg[2].
- Engelbert Humperdinck died in Neustrelitz[4].
- Engelbert Humperdinck was born on September 1, 1854[3].
- Engelbert Humperdinck died on September 27, 1921[5].
- Engelbert Humperdinck died on September 1, 1921[12].
- Engelbert Humperdinck is buried at Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[13].
- Among Engelbert Humperdinck's spouses was Hedwig Humperdinck[14].
- A child of Engelbert Humperdinck was Wolfram Humperdinck[15].
- Engelbert Humperdinck held citizenship in Germany[16].
- Engelbert Humperdinck's professions included composer[6].
- Engelbert Humperdinck's professions included conductor[7].
- Engelbert Humperdinck worked as a musicologist[8].
- Engelbert Humperdinck's professions included librettist[9].
- Engelbert Humperdinck worked as a music critic[10].
- Engelbert Humperdinck worked as a music teacher[17].
- Engelbert Humperdinck's field of work was composer[18].
- Among Engelbert Humperdinck's employers was Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts[19].
- Among Engelbert Humperdinck's employers was Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu[20].
- Engelbert Humperdinck was employed by Hoch Conservatory[21].
- Engelbert Humperdinck's education included a stint at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[22].
- Engelbert Humperdinck was educated at Gymnasium Theodorianum[23].
- A notable student of Engelbert Humperdinck was Emil Kühnel[24].
- A notable student of Engelbert Humperdinck was Siegfried Wagner[25].
- A notable student of Engelbert Humperdinck was Yuliya Veysberg[26].
- A notable work attributed to Engelbert Humperdinck is Hänsel und Gretel[27].
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Origins and Family
Engelbert Humperdinck was born in Siegburg[2]. He was born on September 1, 1854[3].
Education
Educated at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[22], a conservatory[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1850[30] and Gymnasium Theodorianum[23], a gymnasium[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1612[33]. Engelbert Humperdinck earned the academic degree of honorary doctorate[34]. Studied under Franz Lachner[35], a conductor[36], 1803–1890[37], of German Reich[38], awarded the honorary citizen of Munich[39]; Josef Rheinberger[40], a composer[41], 1839–1901[42], of Liechtenstein[43], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[44]; and Otto Hieber[45], a court chapel master[46], 1848–1897[47], of Kingdom of Bavaria[48].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], librettist[9], music critic[10], and music teacher[17]. Engelbert Humperdinck's field of work was composer[18]. Employers include Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts[19], a public university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1938[51]; Conservatori Superior de Música del Liceu[20], a conservatory[52], in Spain[53], founded in 1837[54]; and Hoch Conservatory[21], a conservatory[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1878[57], headquartered in Frankfurt[58]. Notable students include Emil Kühnel[24], a composer[59], 1881–1971[60], specialised in conservatory[61]; Siegfried Wagner[25], a composer[62], 1869–1930[63]; and Yuliya Veysberg[26], a composer[64], 1879–1942[65], of Soviet Union[66], specialised in music[67].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Hänsel und Gretel[27], a version, edition or translation[68] and Dornröschen[69], a dramatico-musical work[70]. Things named for Engelbert Humperdinck include 9913 Humperdinck[71].
Recognition
Engelbert Humperdinck received the Mendelssohn Award[72].
Personal Life
Among Engelbert Humperdinck's spouses was Hedwig Humperdinck[14]. A child of him was Wolfram Humperdinck[15].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include September 27, 1921[5] and September 1, 1921[12]. Engelbert Humperdinck died in Neustrelitz[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[73]. He is buried at Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[13].
Why It Matters
Engelbert Humperdinck ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,706 views/month, #6,822 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]
Works attributed to him include Hänsel und Gretel[76], a version, edition or translation[77]. Entities named for him include 9913 Humperdinck[71].
FAQs
Where was Engelbert Humperdinck born?
Engelbert Humperdinck's place of birth was Siegburg[2].
Where did Engelbert Humperdinck die?
Engelbert Humperdinck died in Neustrelitz[4].
Who was Engelbert Humperdinck married to?
Engelbert Humperdinck's spouses include Hedwig Humperdinck[14].
What did Engelbert Humperdinck do for work?
Engelbert Humperdinck worked as composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], librettist[9], and music critic[10].
Where did Engelbert Humperdinck go to school?
Engelbert Humperdinck was educated at Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[22] and Gymnasium Theodorianum[23].
What awards did Engelbert Humperdinck receive?
Honors received include Mendelssohn Award[72].