Johann George Tromlitz

German flautist (1725-1805)
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Summary

Johann George Tromlitz was born on November 8, 1725[1], in Reinsdorf[2]. He died on February 4, 1805[3], in Leipzig[4]. He worked as a composer[5], flautist[6], independent publisher[7], jurist[8], and musicographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Child: Georg Christian Gotthold Tromlitz[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
  • Occupation: musician[13], flute maker[14], musical instrument maker[15]
  • Field of work: flute performance[16], musical instrument making[17], music composing[18], composed musical work[19], music composition[20]
  • Educated at: Leipzig University[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Family name: Tromlitz[23]
  • Given name: Johann[24], George[25]
  • Work location: Leipzig[26]
  • Instrument: flute[27]
  • Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[28], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[30]
  • Name in native language: Johann George Tromlitz[31]

Why It Matters

Johann George Tromlitz has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Johann George Tromlitz born?

Johann George Tromlitz's place of birth was Reinsdorf[2].

Where did Johann George Tromlitz die?

Johann George Tromlitz died in Leipzig[4].

What did Johann George Tromlitz do for work?

Johann George Tromlitz worked as a composer[5], flautist[6], independent publisher[7], jurist[8], and musicographer[9].

Where did Johann George Tromlitz go to school?

Johann George Tromlitz was educated at Leipzig University[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13h ago · Lotje · 2026-10-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Johann, George
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'ca', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'et', 'fr', 'it', 'nl', 'ru', 'sv']
    Sitelink count → 11
    Family name → Tromlitz
    + 1 other property edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ Given name: George"
  2. 9d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14928 → ygP
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'ca', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'et', 'fr', 'it', 'nl', 'ru', 'sv']
    Claims rich → —
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  3. 20d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 24939
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  4. 27d ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → composer, flautist, independent publisher +5
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Occupation: musical instrument maker, Update NK ČR – P106"
  5. 28d ago · Mcampany-emco · 2026-09-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → composer, flautist, independent publisher +5
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  6. 4w ago · Printstream · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 24939
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  7. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14608 → 118624105
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  8. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → composer, flautist, independent publisher +5
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32155|batch #32155]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (37)"
  9. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id → cnp01328838, cni00114308
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  10. 22w ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
    Field of work → —
    Imslp id → Category:Tromlitz,_Johann_George, Category:Tromlitz,
    Citizenship → —
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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