Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin

French composer and music publisher (1821–1910)
Person human Q934876
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Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin

Summary

Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin is a human[1]. Born in Guebwiller[2], he… he was born on November 9, 1821[3]. He passed away in Guebwiller[4]. He died on May 20, 1910[5]. He worked as a composer[6], writer[7], musicologist[8], folklorist[9], and librarian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Guebwiller[2], Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin…
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin died in Guebwiller[4].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin was born on November 9, 1821[3].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin died on May 20, 1910[5].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin held citizenship in France[12].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin's professions included composer[6].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin worked as a writer[7].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin's professions included musicologist[8].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin worked as a folklorist[9].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin worked as a librarian[10].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin held the position of library curator[13].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin held the position of library curator[14].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[15].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin is recorded as male[17].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin's genre is classical music[19].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin's Commons category is recorded as Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin[20].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin's residence is recorded as rue Rougemont[21].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin's family name is recorded as Weckerlin[22].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin's given name is recorded as Jean-Baptiste[23].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin's pseudonym is recorded as Marc Giroflée[24].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin studied under Louis Antoine Ponchard[25].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin studied under Fromental Halévy[26].
  • Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin studied under Antoine Elwart[27].

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Origins and Family

Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin was born in Guebwiller[2]. He was born on November 9, 1821[3].

Education

Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin's education included a stint at Conservatoire de Paris[15]. Studied under Louis Antoine Ponchard[25], an opera singer[28], 1787–1866[29], of France[30], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[31]; Fromental Halévy[26], a composer[32], 1799–1862[33], of France[34], awarded the Prix de Rome[35]; and Antoine Elwart[27], a composer[36], 1808–1877[37], of France[38], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], writer[7], musicologist[8], folklorist[9], and librarian[10]. Positions held include library curator[13], a profession[40], in France[41].

Recognition

Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].

Death and Burial

Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin died on May 20, 1910[5]. He passed away in Guebwiller[4].

Why It Matters

Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin born?

Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin's place of birth was 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 composer[6], writer[7], musicologist[8], folklorist[9], and librarian[10].

Where did Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin go to school?

Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[15].

What awards did Jean-Baptiste Weckerlin receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[16].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [16] . Léonore database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . Journal des débats. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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