Johan Helmich Roman
Swedish Baroque composer (1694-1758)
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Summary
Johan Helmich Roman was born on October 26, 1694[1], in Stockholm[2]. He died on November 20, 1758[3], in Ryssby[4]. He worked as a composer[5] and violinist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (371 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: The Royal Court Parish[8]
- Place of burial: Ryssby cemetery[9]
- Father: Johan Roman[10]
- Country of citizenship: Swedish Empire[11]
- Position held: court chapel master[12]
- Student: Ferdinand Zellbell Jr.[13]
- Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Movement: Baroque music[16]
- Genre: classical music[17]
- Commons category: Johan Helmich Roman[18]
- Family name: Roman[19]
- Given name: Johan[20]
- Student of: Johann Christoph Pepusch[21]
- Instrument: oboe[22]
- Described by source: Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[23], Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[24]
- List of works: list of compositions by Johan Helmich Roman[25]
- Commons Creator page: Johan Helmich Roman[26]
- Birth name: Johan Helmich Roman[27]
- Date of baptism: October 31, 1694[28]
Why It Matters
Johan Helmich Roman has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Johan Helmich Roman born?
Johan Helmich Roman was born in Stockholm[2].
Where did Johan Helmich Roman die?
Johan Helmich Roman died in Ryssby[4].
Who were Johan Helmich Roman's parents?
Johan Helmich Roman's father was Johan Roman[10].
What did Johan Helmich Roman do for work?
Johan Helmich Roman worked as a composer[5] and violinist[6].