Johann Heinrich Schmelzer

Austrian composer and musician (1620–1680)
Person human Q701274
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Johann Heinrich Schmelzer

Summary

Johann Heinrich Schmelzer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Scheibbs[2]. He was born on January 1, 1620[3]. He died in Prague[4]. He died on January 1, 1680[5]. He worked as a violinist[6], composer[7], choreographer[8], and bandleader[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer's place of birth was Scheibbs[2].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer passed away in Prague[4].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer died in Vienna[11].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer was born on January 1, 1620[3].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer was born on January 1630[12].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer died on January 1, 1680[5].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer died on June 30, 1680[13].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer died on March 20, 1680[14].
  • A child of Johann Heinrich Schmelzer was Andreas Anton Schmelzer[15].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[16].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer's professions included violinist[6].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer's professions included composer[7].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer's professions included choreographer[8].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer worked as a bandleader[9].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer held the position of chapelmaster[17].
  • A notable student of Johann Heinrich Schmelzer was Heinrich Biber[18].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer is recorded as male[19].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer is associated with the Baroque music movement[21].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer's Commons category is recorded as Johann Heinrich Schmelzer[22].
  • The cause of death was plague[23].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer's family name is recorded as Schmelzer[24].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer's given name is recorded as Johann[25].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer's given name is recorded as Heinrich[26].
  • Johann Heinrich Schmelzer's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Scheibbs[2], Johann Heinrich Schmelzer… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1620[3] and January 1630[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include violinist[6], composer[7], choreographer[8], and bandleader[9]. Johann Heinrich Schmelzer held the position of chapelmaster[17]. A notable student of him was Heinrich Biber[18].

Personal Life

A child of Johann Heinrich Schmelzer was Andreas Anton Schmelzer[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1680[5], June 30, 1680[13], and March 20, 1680[14]. Recorded place of death include Prague[4], a municipality with town privileges in the Czech Republic[28], in Czech Republic[29], founded in 0800[30], headquartered in Prague[31] and Vienna[11], a federal capital[32], in Austria[33], founded in -0100[34]. The cause of death was plague[23].

Why It Matters

Johann Heinrich Schmelzer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (101 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Johann Heinrich Schmelzer born?

Born in Scheibbs[2], Johann Heinrich Schmelzer…

Where did Johann Heinrich Schmelzer die?

Johann Heinrich Schmelzer passed away in Prague[4].

What did Johann Heinrich Schmelzer do for work?

Johann Heinrich Schmelzer worked as violinist[6], composer[7], choreographer[8], and bandleader[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Schmelzer, Johann Heinrich (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Schmelzer, Johann Heinrich (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . Schmelzer, Johann Heinrich (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  20. [14] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 15d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id p0089764-Schmelzer-Johann-Heinrich-16231680
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  3. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation violinist, composer, choreographer +1
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  4. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Heinrich Biber
    Movement Baroque music
    Family name Schmelzer
    Manner of death natural causes
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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