Johann Gottlob Töpfer
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Summary
Johann Gottlob Töpfer was born on December 4, 1791[1], in Niederroßla[2]. He died on June 8, 1870[3], in Weimar[4]. He worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music theorist[7], organ builder[8], and music teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Historical Cemetery, Weimar[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Occupation: musician[13], organist[14]
- Educated at: Wilhelm-Ernst-Gymnasium[15]
- Student: Alexander Wilhelm Gottschalg[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Johann Gottlob Töpfer[18]
- Archives at: Berlin State Library[19]
- Family name: Töpfer[20]
- Given name: Johann[21], Gottlob[22]
- Work location: Weimar[23]
- Instrument: organ[24]
- Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[25], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[28]
- Has works in the collection: Nationaal Orgelmuseum[29]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[30]
- P14585: 45526[31]
Why It Matters
Johann Gottlob Töpfer has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Johann Gottlob Töpfer born?
Johann Gottlob Töpfer's place of birth was Niederroßla[2].
Where did Johann Gottlob Töpfer die?
Johann Gottlob Töpfer died in Weimar[4].
What did Johann Gottlob Töpfer do for work?
Johann Gottlob Töpfer worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music theorist[7], organ builder[8], and music teacher[9].
Where did Johann Gottlob Töpfer go to school?
Johann Gottlob Töpfer was educated at Wilhelm-Ernst-Gymnasium[15].