Johann Balthasar Neumann

German engineer and architect (1687–1753)
Person human Q61349
Johann Balthasar Neumann
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Johann Balthasar Neumann

Summary

Johann Balthasar Neumann is a human[1]. Born in Cheb[2], he… he was born on January 27, 1687[3]. He died in Würzburg[4]. He died on August 19, 1753[5]. He worked as an architect[6], engineer[7], teacher[8], general contractor[9], and painter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,687 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cheb[2], Johann Balthasar Neumann…
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann passed away in Würzburg[4].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann was born on January 27, 1687[3].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann was born on January 1, 1687[12].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann was born on January 27, 1687[13].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann was born on January 30, 1687[14].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann died on August 19, 1753[5].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann died on August 18, 1753[15].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann held citizenship in Kingdom of Bohemia[16].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann's professions included architect[6].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann worked as an engineer[7].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann worked as a teacher[8].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann's professions included general contractor[9].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann's professions included painter[10].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann's professions included master builder[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Balthasar Neumann is Veitshöchheim Palace[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Balthasar Neumann is Käppele[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Johann Balthasar Neumann is Basilica of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Prüm[20].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann is recorded as male[21].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann's Commons category is recorded as Balthasar Neumann[23].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann's family name is recorded as Neumann[24].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann's given name is recorded as Johann[25].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann's given name is recorded as Balthasar[26].
  • Johann Balthasar Neumann's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Balthasar Neumann[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Balthasar Neumann was born in Cheb[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 27, 1687[3], January 1, 1687[12], and January 30, 1687[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], engineer[7], teacher[8], general contractor[9], painter[10], and master builder[17].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Veitshöchheim Palace[18], a château[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1705[30]; Käppele[19], a Catholic pilgrimage church[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1750[33]; and Basilica of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Prüm[20], a parish church[34], in Germany[35]. Things named for Johann Balthasar Neumann include Neumann[36], an impact crater[37] and Balthasar Neumann Choir[38], a choir[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 19, 1753[5] and August 18, 1753[15]. Johann Balthasar Neumann passed away in Würzburg[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Balthasar Neumann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,687 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for him include Neumann[36], an impact crater[37] and Balthasar Neumann Choir[38], a choir[39].

FAQs

Where was Johann Balthasar Neumann born?

Johann Balthasar Neumann was born in Cheb[2].

Where did Johann Balthasar Neumann die?

Johann Balthasar Neumann passed away in Würzburg[4].

What did Johann Balthasar Neumann do for work?

Johann Balthasar Neumann worked as architect[6], engineer[7], teacher[8], general contractor[9], and painter[10].

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  9. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [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. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 11d ago · Victorketom · 2026-09-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → National Gallery of Art, Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design, Metropolitan Museum of Art
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  4. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 22w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection → National Gallery of Art, Swedish Centre for Architecture and Design, Metropolitan Museum of Art
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