Johann Christian Kittel

German organist and composer
Person human Q445696
Johann Christian Kittel
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Summary

Johann Christian Kittel is a human[1]. Born in Erfurt[2], he… he was born on February 18, 1732[3]. He died in Erfurt[4]. He died on April 17, 1809[5]. He worked as a composer[6], organist[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Johann Christian Kittel's place of birth was Erfurt[2].
  • Johann Christian Kittel died in Erfurt[4].
  • Johann Christian Kittel was born on February 18, 1732[3].
  • Johann Christian Kittel died on April 17, 1809[5].
  • Johann Christian Kittel held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Johann Christian Kittel's professions included composer[6].
  • Johann Christian Kittel worked as an organist[7].
  • Johann Christian Kittel worked as a musician[8].
  • A notable student of Johann Christian Kittel was Joseph Martin Kraus[11].
  • A notable student of Johann Christian Kittel was Johann Wilhelm Hässler[12].
  • A notable student of Johann Christian Kittel was Christian Heinrich Rinck[13].
  • A notable student of Johann Christian Kittel was Michael Gotthard Fischer[14].
  • A notable student of Johann Christian Kittel was Heinrich Friedrich Schütz[15].
  • Johann Christian Kittel is recorded as male[16].
  • Johann Christian Kittel's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Johann Christian Kittel is associated with the Baroque music movement[18].
  • Johann Christian Kittel's genre is classical music[19].
  • Johann Christian Kittel's Commons category is recorded as Johann Christian Kittel[20].
  • Johann Christian Kittel's archives at is recorded as Technical University and State Library Darmstadt[21].
  • Johann Christian Kittel's family name is recorded as Kittel[22].
  • Johann Christian Kittel's given name is recorded as Johann[23].
  • Johann Christian Kittel's given name is recorded as Christian[24].
  • Johann Christian Kittel studied under Johann Sebastian Bach[25].
  • Johann Christian Kittel studied under Jakob Adlung[26].
  • Johann Christian Kittel's instrument is recorded as pipe organ[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Erfurt[2], Johann Christian Kittel… he was born on February 18, 1732[3].

Education

Studied under Johann Sebastian Bach[25], a composer[28], 1685–1750[29], of Saxe-Eisenach[30] and Jakob Adlung[26], an organ builder[31], 1699–1762[32], of Germany[33], specialised in musicology[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], organist[7], and musician[8]. Notable students include Joseph Martin Kraus[11], a composer[35], 1756–1792[36], of Electorate of Mainz[37]; Johann Wilhelm Hässler[12], a composer[38], 1747–1822[39], of Electorate of Mainz[40]; Christian Heinrich Rinck[13], a composer[41], 1770–1846[42], of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[43]; Michael Gotthard Fischer[14], a composer[44], 1773–1829[45], of Germany[46]; and Heinrich Friedrich Schütz[15], a pedagogue[47], 1779–1829[48].

Death and Burial

Johann Christian Kittel died on April 17, 1809[5]. He passed away in Erfurt[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Christian Kittel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Johann Christian Kittel born?

Johann Christian Kittel's place of birth was Erfurt[2].

Where did Johann Christian Kittel die?

Johann Christian Kittel passed away in Erfurt[4].

What did Johann Christian Kittel do for work?

Johann Christian Kittel worked as composer[6], organist[7], and musician[8].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Joseph Martin Kraus, Johann Wilhelm Hässler, Christian Heinrich Rinck +2
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  4. 18w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
    Place of birth → Erfurt
    Movement → Baroque music
    Given name → Johann, Christian
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