Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin
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Summary
Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin was born on November 9, 1821[1], in Guebwiller[2]. He died on May 20, 1910[3], in Guebwiller[4]. He worked as a composer[5], writer[6], musicologist[7], folklorist[8], and librarian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[11]
- Position held: library curator[12]
- Educated at: Conservatoire de Paris[13]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: classical music[16]
- Commons category: Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin[17]
- Residence: rue Rougemont[18]
- Family name: Weckerlin[19]
- Given name: Jean-Baptiste[20]
- Pseudonym: Marc Giroflée[21]
- Student of: Louis Antoine Ponchard[22], Fromental Halévy[23], Antoine Elwart[24]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Riemann's Music Dictionary[26], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], New International Encyclopedia[28], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[30]
- Birth name: Jean-Baptiste Théodore Weckerlin[31]
- Name in native language: Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin[32]
- Has written for: Revue et gazette musicale de Paris[33], Le Ménestrel[34], Biographie universelle des musiciens[35]
- Writing language: French[36]
Why It Matters
Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin born?
Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin was born in Guebwiller[2].
Where did Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin die?
Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin died in Guebwiller[4].
What did Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin do for work?
Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin worked as a composer[5], writer[6], musicologist[7], folklorist[8], and librarian[9].
Where did Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin go to school?
Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[13].
What awards did Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[14].