Ernst Rudorff

German composer (1840–1916)
Person human Q67479
Ernst Rudorff
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Ernst Rudorff

Summary

Ernst Rudorff is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on January 18, 1840[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on December 31, 1916[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], composer[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], and environmentalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Ernst Rudorff…
  • Ernst Rudorff died in Berlin[4].
  • Ernst Rudorff was born on January 18, 1840[3].
  • Ernst Rudorff died on December 31, 1916[5].
  • Ernst Rudorff's mother was Betty Pistor[12].
  • A child of Ernst Rudorff was Hermann Rudorff[13].
  • Ernst Rudorff held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • Ernst Rudorff's professions included pianist[6].
  • Ernst Rudorff worked as a composer[7].
  • Ernst Rudorff's professions included music educator[8].
  • Ernst Rudorff worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Ernst Rudorff worked as an environmentalist[10].
  • Ernst Rudorff was employed by Berlin University of the Arts[15].
  • Ernst Rudorff's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[16].
  • A notable student of Ernst Rudorff was Leopold Godowsky[17].
  • Ernst Rudorff is recorded as male[18].
  • Ernst Rudorff's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Ernst Rudorff's genre is symphony[20].
  • Ernst Rudorff's Commons category is recorded as Ernst Rudorff[21].
  • Ernst Rudorff's archives at is recorded as Saxon State and University Library, Dresden[22].
  • Ernst Rudorff's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[23].
  • Ernst Rudorff's family name is recorded as Rudorff[24].
  • Ernst Rudorff's given name is recorded as Ernst[25].
  • Ernst Rudorff studied under Woldemar Bargiel[26].
  • Ernst Rudorff studied under Moritz Hauptmann[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Ernst Rudorff… he was born on January 18, 1840[3]. His mother was Betty Pistor[12].

Education

Ernst Rudorff's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[16]. Studied under Woldemar Bargiel[26], a composer[28], 1828–1897[29], of Kingdom of Prussia[30]; Moritz Hauptmann[27], a composer[31], 1792–1868[32], of Kingdom of Saxony[33], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[34]; Carl Reinecke[35], a composer[36], 1824–1910[37], of Kingdom of Prussia[38], awarded the honorary doctor of the Leipzig University[39]; Ignaz Moscheles[40], a pianist[41], 1794–1870[42], of Habsburg monarchy[43]; Julius Rietz[44], a conductor[45], 1812–1877[46], of Kingdom of Prussia[47], awarded the Royal Order of the Polar Star[48]; and Louis Plaidy[49], a pianist[50], 1810–1874[51], of Kingdom of Saxony[52].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[6], composer[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], and environmentalist[10]. Among Ernst Rudorff's employers was Berlin University of the Arts[15]. A notable student of him was Leopold Godowsky[17].

Personal Life

A child of Ernst Rudorff was Hermann Rudorff[13].

Death and Burial

Ernst Rudorff died on December 31, 1916[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Ernst Rudorff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Ernst Rudorff born?

Ernst Rudorff was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Ernst Rudorff die?

Ernst Rudorff passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Ernst Rudorff's parents?

Ernst Rudorff's mother was Betty Pistor[12].

What did Ernst Rudorff do for work?

Ernst Rudorff worked as pianist[6], composer[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], and environmentalist[10].

Where did Ernst Rudorff go to school?

Ernst Rudorff was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[16].

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  10. [7] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation pianist, composer, music educator +2
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    Mother Betty Pistor
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Prussia
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    Occupation pianist, composer, music educator +2
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