Franz Schmidt

Austrian composer, cellist and pianist (1874-1939)
Person human Q434601
Franz Schmidt
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Franz Schmidt

Summary

Franz Schmidt is a human[1]. He was born in Bratislava[2]. He was born on December 22, 1874[3]. He passed away in Perchtoldsdorf[4]. He died on February 11, 1939[5]. He worked as a composer[6], music educator[7], cellist[8], university teacher[9], and pianist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bratislava[2], Franz Schmidt…
  • Franz Schmidt passed away in Perchtoldsdorf[4].
  • Franz Schmidt was born on December 22, 1874[3].
  • Franz Schmidt died on February 11, 1939[5].
  • Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[12].
  • Franz Schmidt was married to Karoline Schmidt[13].
  • Franz Schmidt was married to Margarethe Schmidt[14].
  • A child of Franz Schmidt was Ludwig Zirner[15].
  • A child of Franz Schmidt was Emma Holzschuh[16].
  • Franz Schmidt held citizenship in Austria[17].
  • German was Franz Schmidt's native language[18].
  • Franz Schmidt's professions included composer[6].
  • Franz Schmidt worked as a music educator[7].
  • Franz Schmidt's professions included cellist[8].
  • Franz Schmidt worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Franz Schmidt worked as a pianist[10].
  • Franz Schmidt was employed by University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[19].
  • Franz Schmidt was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[20].
  • A notable student of Franz Schmidt was Egon Kemény[21].
  • A notable student of Franz Schmidt was Anna Maria Klechniowska[22].
  • A notable student of Franz Schmidt was Frida Kern[23].
  • A notable student of Franz Schmidt was Johanna Müller-Hermann[24].
  • Franz Schmidt received the Order of Franz Joseph[25].
  • Franz Schmidt received the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[26].
  • Franz Schmidt was a member of Vienna Philharmonic[27].

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Origins and Family

Franz Schmidt was born in Bratislava[2]. He was born on December 22, 1874[3]. German was his native language[18].

Education

Franz Schmidt was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[20]. Studied under Anton Bruckner[28], a composer[29], 1824–1896[30], of Austrian Empire[31], awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[32], specialised in performing arts[33]; Theodor Leschetizky[34], a pianist[35], 1830–1915[36], of Poland[37]; Robert Fuchs[38], a composer[39], 1847–1927[40], of Austria[41]; and Ferdinand Hellmesberger[42], a conductor[43], 1863–1940[44], of Austria[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], music educator[7], cellist[8], university teacher[9], and pianist[10]. Among Franz Schmidt's employers was University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[19]. Notable students include Egon Kemény[21], a composer[46], 1905–1969[47], of Hungary[48], awarded the Erkel Ferenc Prize[49]; Anna Maria Klechniowska[22], a composer[50], 1888–1973[51], of Poland[52], awarded the Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta[53]; Frida Kern[23], a composer[54], 1891–1988[55], of Austria[56], awarded the Berufstitel Professor[57]; and Johanna Müller-Hermann[24], a composer[58], 1868–1941[59], of Austria[60]. He supervised Alfred Uhl as a doctoral student[61].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Franz Joseph[25], an order of chivalry[62], in Austrian Empire[63], founded in 1849[64] and honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[26], an award[65], in Austria[66], founded in 1650[67].

Personal Life

Spouses include Karoline Schmidt[13], 1878–1942[68], of Austria[69] and Margarethe Schmidt[14], a pianist[70], 1891–1964[71], of Austria[72]. Children include Ludwig Zirner[15], a pianist[73], 1906–1971[74], of Austria[75] and Emma Holzschuh[16], 1902–1932[76], of Austria[77].

Death and Burial

Franz Schmidt died on February 11, 1939[5]. He passed away in Perchtoldsdorf[4]. Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Franz Schmidt ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (148 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

His notable doctoral advisees include Alfred Uhl[80].

FAQs

Where was Franz Schmidt born?

Franz Schmidt was born in Bratislava[2].

Where did Franz Schmidt die?

Franz Schmidt died in Perchtoldsdorf[4].

Who was Franz Schmidt married to?

Franz Schmidt's spouses include Karoline Schmidt[13] and Margarethe Schmidt[14].

What did Franz Schmidt do for work?

Franz Schmidt worked as composer[6], music educator[7], cellist[8], university teacher[9], and pianist[10].

Where did Franz Schmidt go to school?

Franz Schmidt was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[20].

What awards did Franz Schmidt receive?

Honors received include Order of Franz Joseph[25] and honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[26].

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