Ernst Richter

German musical theorist (1808–1879)
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Ernst Richter
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Ernst Richter

Summary

Ernst Richter is a human[1]. Born in Großschönau[2], he… he was born on October 24, 1808[3]. He died in Leipzig[4]. He died on April 9, 1879[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], choir director[9], and music theorist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ernst Richter's place of birth was Großschönau[2].
  • Ernst Richter died in Leipzig[4].
  • Ernst Richter was born on October 24, 1808[3].
  • Ernst Richter died on April 9, 1879[5].
  • A child of Ernst Richter was Alfred Richter[12].
  • Ernst Richter held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[13].
  • Ernst Richter worked as a composer[6].
  • Ernst Richter's professions included conductor[7].
  • Ernst Richter worked as a musicologist[8].
  • Ernst Richter worked as a choir director[9].
  • Ernst Richter worked as a music theorist[10].
  • Ernst Richter worked as a music educator[14].
  • Ernst Richter held the position of Thomaskantor[15].
  • Ernst Richter was employed by University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[16].
  • A notable student of Ernst Richter was Amanda Röntgen-Maier[17].
  • A notable student of Ernst Richter was Richard Zeckwer[18].
  • A notable student of Ernst Richter was Stephen A. Emery[19].
  • A notable student of Ernst Richter was Martin Plüddemann[20].
  • A notable student of Ernst Richter was Oscar Paul[21].
  • Ernst Richter is recorded as male[22].
  • Ernst Richter's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ernst Richter's Commons category is recorded as Ernst Friedrich Richter[24].
  • Ernst Richter's archives at is recorded as Bach-Archiv Leipzig[25].
  • Ernst Richter's archives at is recorded as Saxon State and University Library, Dresden[26].
  • Ernst Richter's archives at is recorded as Public Library Leipzig[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernst Richter's place of birth was Großschönau[2]. He was born on October 24, 1808[3].

Education

Ernst Richter studied under Christian Theodor Weinlig[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], choir director[9], music theorist[10], and music educator[14]. Ernst Richter was employed by University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[16]. He held the position of Thomaskantor[15]. Notable students include Amanda Röntgen-Maier[17], a violinist[29], 1853–1894[30], of Sweden[31]; Richard Zeckwer[18], a composer[32], 1850–1922[33], of Germany[34]; Stephen A. Emery[19], a composer[35], 1841–1891[36], of United States[37]; Martin Plüddemann[20], a music educator[38], 1854–1897[39], of Kingdom of Prussia[40]; and Oscar Paul[21], a musicologist[41], 1836–1898[42], of Kingdom of Prussia[43], awarded the Ehrengrab[44].

Personal Life

A child of Ernst Richter was Alfred Richter[12].

Death and Burial

Ernst Richter died on April 9, 1879[5]. He died in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Ernst Richter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Ernst Richter born?

Ernst Richter's place of birth was Großschönau[2].

Where did Ernst Richter die?

Ernst Richter died in Leipzig[4].

What did Ernst Richter do for work?

Ernst Richter worked as composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], choir director[9], and music theorist[10].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [27] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [20] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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