Friedrich Kalkbrenner

German-born French pianist, composer, piano teacher and piano manufacturer (1784-1849)
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Friedrich Kalkbrenner
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Friedrich Kalkbrenner

Summary

Friedrich Kalkbrenner is a human[1]. He was born in Kassel[2]. He was born on November 7, 1785[3]. He passed away in Enghien-les-Bains[4]. He died on June 10, 1849[5]. He worked as a classical composer[6], pianist[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (193 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner's place of birth was Kassel[2].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner passed away in Enghien-les-Bains[4].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner was born on November 7, 1785[3].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner was born on November 2, 1785[12].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner died on June 10, 1849[5].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner died on 1849[13].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner is buried at Cimetière de Montmartre - Division 25[14].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner's father was Christian Kalkbrenner[15].
  • A child of Friedrich Kalkbrenner was Arthur Kalkbrenner[16].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[17].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner's professions included classical composer[6].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner's professions included pianist[7].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner's professions included musicologist[8].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner worked as a music educator[9].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner's professions included composer[18].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[19].
  • A notable student of Friedrich Kalkbrenner was Ambroise Thomas[20].
  • A notable student of Friedrich Kalkbrenner was Camille-Marie Stamaty[21].
  • A notable student of Friedrich Kalkbrenner was Delphine von Schauroth[22].
  • A notable student of Friedrich Kalkbrenner was José Miró i Anoria[23].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner received the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner received the Order of the Red Eagle[25].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner received the Order of Leopold[26].
  • Friedrich Kalkbrenner is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Kalkbrenner's place of birth was Kassel[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 7, 1785[3] and November 2, 1785[12]. His father was Christian Kalkbrenner[15].

Education

Friedrich Kalkbrenner's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[19]. Studied under Joseph Haydn[28], a composer[29], 1732–1809[30], of Archduchy of Austria[31], awarded the honorary citizen of Vienna[32], specialised in performing arts[33]; Johann Georg Albrechtsberger[34], a composer[35], 1736–1809[36], of Austrian Empire[37]; and Louis Adam[38], a pianist[39], 1758–1848[40], of France[41], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical composer[6], pianist[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], university teacher[10], and composer[18]. Notable students include Ambroise Thomas[20], a composer[43], 1811–1896[44], of France[45], awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[46], specialised in performing arts[47]; Camille-Marie Stamaty[21], a composer[48], 1811–1870[49], of France[50]; Delphine von Schauroth[22], a pianist[51], 1813–1887[52], of Kingdom of Prussia[53]; and José Miró i Anoria[23], a pianist[54], 1815–1878[55], of Spain[56].

Recognition

Awards received include Legion of Honour[24], a state order[57], in France[58], founded in 1802[59]; Order of the Red Eagle[25], an order[60], in Kingdom of Prussia[61], founded in 1792[62]; and Order of Leopold[26], a state order[63], in Belgium[64], founded in 1832[65].

Personal Life

A child of Friedrich Kalkbrenner was Arthur Kalkbrenner[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 10, 1849[5] and 1849[13]. Friedrich Kalkbrenner died in Enghien-les-Bains[4]. The cause of death was cholera[66]. Burial took place at Cimetière de Montmartre - Division 25[14].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Kalkbrenner ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (193 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

He has been cited as an influence by Camille-Marie Stamaty[69], a composer[70], 1811–1870[71], of France[72].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Kalkbrenner born?

Friedrich Kalkbrenner was born in Kassel[2].

Where did Friedrich Kalkbrenner die?

Friedrich Kalkbrenner died in Enghien-les-Bains[4].

Who were Friedrich Kalkbrenner's parents?

Friedrich Kalkbrenner's father was Christian Kalkbrenner[15].

What did Friedrich Kalkbrenner do for work?

Friedrich Kalkbrenner worked as classical composer[6], pianist[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Friedrich Kalkbrenner go to school?

Friedrich Kalkbrenner was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[19].

What awards did Friedrich Kalkbrenner receive?

Honors received include Legion of Honour[24], Order of the Red Eagle[25], and Order of Leopold[26].

Who did Friedrich Kalkbrenner influence?

Friedrich Kalkbrenner has been cited as an influence by Camille-Marie Stamaty[69].

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  1. 7d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation classical composer, pianist, musicologist +3
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