Franz Liszt
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Franz Liszt was born on October 22, 1811 in Raiding and died on July 31, 1886 in Bayreuth of pneumonia[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][13][14][15][21][16][18][19]. He held citizenship in the Kingdom of Hungary, the Austrian Empire, and Austria–Hungary. A Catholic[22], he was married to Marie d'Agoult[3] and fathered Cosima Wagner, Daniel Liszt, and Blandine Liszt[3].
Liszt studied at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and later served the Franz Liszt Academy of Music as employer. His occupations spanned classical composer, pianist, conductor, music educator, virtuoso, and composer[12][19]. He worked in the fields of music, classical music, music composing, and music education[23], producing works in the genres of symphony, classical music, Hungarian folk music, and symphonic poem[24]. Niccolò Paganini influenced him.
He received numerous honors: the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order, the Order of the Golden Spur, the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art, Commander of the Order of Christ, honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg, and Knight of the Order of the Iron Crown (Austria). Liszt was also a member of Sängerschaft zu St. Pauli Jena and Accademia Tiberina.
Franz Liszt
Summary
Franz Liszt is a human[1]. He was born in Raiding[2]. He was born on October 22, 1811[3]. He passed away in Bayreuth[4]. He died on July 31, 1886[5]. He worked as a classical composer[6], pianist[7], conductor[8], music educator[9], and virtuoso[10]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,197 views/month, #4,863 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Franz Liszt was born in Raiding[2].
- Franz Liszt passed away in Bayreuth[4].
- Franz Liszt was born on October 22, 1811[3].
- Franz Liszt died on July 31, 1886[5].
- Franz Liszt is buried at Q101493105[12].
- Franz Liszt's father was Adam Liszt[13].
- Franz Liszt's mother was Anna Liszt[14].
- Franz Liszt was married to Marie d'Agoult[15].
- A child of Franz Liszt was Cosima Wagner[16].
- A child of Franz Liszt was Daniel Liszt[17].
- A child of Franz Liszt was Blandine Liszt[18].
- Franz Liszt held citizenship in Kingdom of Hungary[19].
- Franz Liszt held citizenship in Austrian Empire[20].
- Franz Liszt held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[21].
- German was Franz Liszt's native language[22].
- Franz Liszt's professions included classical composer[6].
- Franz Liszt worked as a pianist[7].
- Franz Liszt's professions included conductor[8].
- Franz Liszt's professions included music educator[9].
- Franz Liszt's professions included virtuoso[10].
- Franz Liszt worked as a composer[23].
- Franz Liszt's field of work was music[24].
- Franz Liszt's field of work was classical music[25].
- Franz Liszt's field of work was music composing[26].
- Franz Liszt's field of work was music education[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Franz Liszt's place of birth was Raiding[2]. He was born on October 22, 1811[3]. His father was Adam Liszt[13]. His mother was Anna Liszt[14]. German was his native language[22].
Education
Franz Liszt was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include classical composer[6], pianist[7], conductor[8], music educator[9], virtuoso[10], and composer[23]. Fields of work include music[24], a type of arts[29]; classical music[25], a music genre[30], founded in 0500[31]; music composing[26], a type of arts[32]; music education[27], a branch of education[33]; piano performance[34], a field of study[35]; and conducting[36], an activity[37]. Among Franz Liszt's employers was Franz Liszt Academy of Music[38].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[39], a civil decoration[40], in Prussia[41], founded in 1842[42]; Order of the Golden Spur[43]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[44]; Commander of the Order of Christ[45]; honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg[46]; and Knight of the Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[47].
Personal Life
Franz Liszt was married to Marie d'Agoult[15]. Children include Cosima Wagner[16], a composer[48], 1837–1930[49], of German Reich[50]; Daniel Liszt[17], 1839–1859[51]; and Blandine Liszt[18], 1835–1862[52]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[53].
Death and Burial
Franz Liszt died on July 31, 1886[5]. He died in Bayreuth[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[54]. Burial took place at Q101493105[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Franz Liszt include Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport[55], Lisztomania[56], and Franz Liszt Academy of Music[57].
Why It Matters
Franz Liszt ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,197 views/month, #4,863 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
He has been cited as an influence by William Wallace[60], an ophthalmologist[61], 1860–1940[62], of United Kingdom[63].
Entities named for him include Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport[55], Lisztomania[56], and Franz Liszt Academy of Music[57].
FAQs
Where was Franz Liszt born?
Franz Liszt's place of birth was Raiding[2].
Where did Franz Liszt die?
Franz Liszt passed away in Bayreuth[4].
Who were Franz Liszt's parents?
Franz Liszt's father was Adam Liszt[13]. Franz Liszt's mother was Anna Liszt[14].
Who was Franz Liszt married to?
Franz Liszt's spouses include Marie d'Agoult[15].
What did Franz Liszt do for work?
Franz Liszt worked as classical composer[6], pianist[7], conductor[8], music educator[9], and virtuoso[10].
Where did Franz Liszt go to school?
Franz Liszt was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[28].
What awards did Franz Liszt receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[39], Order of the Golden Spur[43], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[44], and Commander of the Order of Christ[45].
Who did Franz Liszt influence?
Franz Liszt has been cited as an influence by William Wallace[60].