Giovanni Battista Viotti

Italian violinist and composer of the classical period (1755–1824)
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Giovanni Battista Viotti
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Summary

Giovanni Battista Viotti is a human[1]. Born in Fontanetto Po[2], he… he was born on May 12, 1755[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 3, 1824[5]. He worked as a composer[6], violinist[7], music interpreter[8], and music teacher[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Fontanetto Po[2].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti passed away in London[4].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti was born on May 12, 1755[3].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti died on March 3, 1824[5].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti held citizenship in Kingdom of Sardinia[11].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti worked as a composer[6].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti worked as a violinist[7].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti worked as a music interpreter[8].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti's professions included music teacher[9].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti held the position of director[12].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti held the position of director[13].
  • A notable student of Giovanni Battista Viotti was Pierre Baillot[14].
  • A notable student of Giovanni Battista Viotti was Andre Robberechts[15].
  • A notable student of Giovanni Battista Viotti was Pierre Rode[16].
  • A notable student of Giovanni Battista Viotti was Friedrich Wilhelm Pixis[17].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti is recorded as male[18].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti's genre is classical music[20].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti's Commons category is recorded as Giovanni Battista Viotti[21].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti's family name is recorded as Viotti[22].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti's given name is recorded as Giovanni Battista[23].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Giovanni Battista Viotti[24].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti's Commons gallery is recorded as Giovanni Battista Viotti[25].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti studied under Gaetano Pugnani[26].
  • Giovanni Battista Viotti's instrument is recorded as violin[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Fontanetto Po[2], Giovanni Battista Viotti… he was born on May 12, 1755[3].

Education

Giovanni Battista Viotti studied under Gaetano Pugnani[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], violinist[7], music interpreter[8], and music teacher[9]. Positions held include director[12], a profession[28]. Notable students include Pierre Baillot[14], a composer[29], 1771–1842[30], of France[31]; Andre Robberechts[15], a composer[32], 1797–1860[33], of Belgium[34]; Pierre Rode[16], a composer[35], 1774–1830[36], of France[37]; and Friedrich Wilhelm Pixis[17], a composer[38], 1785–1842[39], of Germany[40].

Death and Burial

Giovanni Battista Viotti died on March 3, 1824[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Giovanni Battista Viotti include Viotti International Music Competition[41], a classical music competition[42], in Italy[43], founded in 1950[44].

Why It Matters

Giovanni Battista Viotti has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include Viotti International Music Competition[41], a classical music competition[42], in Italy[43], founded in 1950[44].

FAQs

Where was Giovanni Battista Viotti born?

Giovanni Battista Viotti's place of birth was Fontanetto Po[2].

Where did Giovanni Battista Viotti die?

Giovanni Battista Viotti passed away in London[4].

What did Giovanni Battista Viotti do for work?

Giovanni Battista Viotti worked as composer[6], violinist[7], music interpreter[8], and music teacher[9].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  14. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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