Giacomo Meyerbeer

German-French composer
Person human Q105237
Giacomo Meyerbeer
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Giacomo Meyerbeer

Summary

Giacomo Meyerbeer is a human[1]. He was born in Tasdorf[2]. He was born on September 5, 1791[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on May 2, 1864[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], autobiographer[8], and music director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (884 views/month, #7,093 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tasdorf[2], Giacomo Meyerbeer…
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer's place of birth was Berlin[11].
  • Born in Tasdorf[12], Giacomo Meyerbeer…
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer died in Paris[4].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer was born on September 5, 1791[3].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer was born on 1791[13].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer died on May 2, 1864[5].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer died on 1864[14].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer died on May 24, 1864[15].
  • Burial took place at Schönhauser Allee Jewish Cemetery[16].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer's father was Jacob Herz Beer[17].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer's mother was Amalie Beer[18].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer was married to Minna Meyerbeer[19].
  • A child of Giacomo Meyerbeer was Cornelie Richter[20].
  • A child of Giacomo Meyerbeer was Blanca von Korff[21].
  • A child of Giacomo Meyerbeer was Cäcilie von Andrian-Werburg[22].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[23].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[24].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer worked as a composer[6].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer worked as a conductor[7].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer worked as an autobiographer[8].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer worked as a music director[9].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer received the Commander of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Tasdorf[2], a dwelling place[28], in Germany[29] and Berlin[11], a seat of government[30], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[31], founded in 1244[32]. Recorded date of birth include September 5, 1791[3] and 1791[13]. Giacomo Meyerbeer's father was Jacob Herz Beer[17]. His mother was Amalie Beer[18]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[24].

Education

Studied under Muzio Clementi[33] and Carl Friedrich Zelter[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], autobiographer[8], and music director[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[35], in France[36]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], a civil decoration[37], in Prussia[38], founded in 1842[39]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[27], an order[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1980[42]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[43], a grade of an order[44], in France[45]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[46], a grade of an order[47], in France[48]; and Knight Officer of the Order of the Saxe-Ernestine[49].

Personal Life

Giacomo Meyerbeer was married to Minna Meyerbeer[19]. Children include Cornelie Richter[20], a salonnière[50], 1842–1922[51], of Germany[52]; Blanca von Korff[21], 1830–1896[53]; and Cäcilie von Andrian-Werburg[22], 1836–1931[54].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 2, 1864[5], 1864[14], and May 24, 1864[15]. Giacomo Meyerbeer died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Schönhauser Allee Jewish Cemetery[16].

Why It Matters

Giacomo Meyerbeer ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (884 views/month, #7,093 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Giacomo Meyerbeer born?

Giacomo Meyerbeer's place of birth was Tasdorf[2].

Where did Giacomo Meyerbeer die?

Giacomo Meyerbeer passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Giacomo Meyerbeer's parents?

Giacomo Meyerbeer's father was Jacob Herz Beer[17]. Giacomo Meyerbeer's mother was Amalie Beer[18].

Who was Giacomo Meyerbeer married to?

Giacomo Meyerbeer's spouses include Minna Meyerbeer[19].

What did Giacomo Meyerbeer do for work?

Giacomo Meyerbeer worked as composer[6], conductor[7], autobiographer[8], and music director[9].

What awards did Giacomo Meyerbeer receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[25], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[27], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[43].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Meyerbeer, Giacomo (ADB). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . Carl-Maria-von-Weber-Gesamtausgabe. wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Q24468970. wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [43] . wikidata.org.
  21. [46] . wikidata.org.
  22. [49] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Jewish Virtual Library. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Meyerbeer, Giacomo (ADB). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Q24468970. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [14] . Q24468970. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [15] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [33] . wikidata.org.
  30. [34] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [53] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  8. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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