Erich von Hornbostel

Austrian ethnomusicologist (1877–1935)
Person human Q78975
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Erich von Hornbostel

Summary

Erich von Hornbostel is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on February 25, 1877[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on November 28, 1935[5]. He worked as a musicologist[6], ethnomusicologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Erich von Hornbostel's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Erich von Hornbostel died in Cambridge[4].
  • Erich von Hornbostel was born on February 25, 1877[3].
  • Erich von Hornbostel died on November 28, 1935[5].
  • Erich von Hornbostel's father was Erich Otto Hornbostel[10].
  • Erich von Hornbostel held citizenship in Austria[11].
  • Erich von Hornbostel worked as a musicologist[6].
  • Erich von Hornbostel worked as an ethnomusicologist[7].
  • Erich von Hornbostel worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Erich von Hornbostel's field of work was etnomusicology[12].
  • Erich von Hornbostel was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13].
  • Erich von Hornbostel was educated at University of Vienna[14].
  • Erich von Hornbostel is recorded as male[15].
  • Erich von Hornbostel's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Erich von Hornbostel's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[17].
  • Erich von Hornbostel's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[18].
  • Erich von Hornbostel's given name is recorded as Erich[19].
  • Erich von Hornbostel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].

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Origins and Family

Erich von Hornbostel's place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on February 25, 1877[3]. His father was Erich Otto Hornbostel[10].

Education

Erich von Hornbostel's education included a stint at University of Vienna[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musicologist[6], ethnomusicologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Erich von Hornbostel's field of work was etnomusicology[12]. Among his employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13].

Death and Burial

Erich von Hornbostel died on November 28, 1935[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Erich von Hornbostel include Hornbostel–Sachs[21], a musical instrument classification[22].

Why It Matters

Erich von Hornbostel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

He is credited with the discovery of Hornbostel–Sachs[25], a musical instrument classification[26]. Entities named for him include Hornbostel–Sachs[21], a musical instrument classification[22].

FAQs

Where was Erich von Hornbostel born?

Erich von Hornbostel's place of birth was Vienna[2].

Where did Erich von Hornbostel die?

Erich von Hornbostel died in Cambridge[4].

Who were Erich von Hornbostel's parents?

Erich von Hornbostel's father was Erich Otto Hornbostel[10].

What did Erich von Hornbostel do for work?

Erich von Hornbostel worked as musicologist[6], ethnomusicologist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Erich von Hornbostel go to school?

Erich von Hornbostel was educated at University of Vienna[14].

What did Erich von Hornbostel discover?

Erich von Hornbostel is credited as discoverer of Hornbostel–Sachs[25].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [25] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . 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. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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