Johann Heinrich Silbermann

pipeorgan, harpsichord, and fortepiano maker from Strasbourg
Person human Q55846677
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Summary

Johann Heinrich Silbermann was born on September 27, 1727[1], in Strasbourg[2]. He died on January 1, 1799[3], in Strasbourg[4]. He worked as an organ builder[5], harpsichord maker[6], piano maker[7], musical instrument maker[8], and organist[9]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: September 24, 1727[11]
  • Date of death: January 15, 1799[12]
  • Father: Andreas Silbermann[13]
  • Child: Johann Friedrich Silbermann[14]
  • Country of citizenship: France[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Johann Heinrich Silbermann[17]
  • Family name: Silbermann[18]
  • Given name: Jean[19], Henri[20]
  • Relative: Gottfried Silbermann[21]
  • Student of: Gottfried Silbermann[22], Andreas Silbermann[23]
  • Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[25]
  • Sibling: Johann Andreas Silbermann[26], Johann Daniel Silbermann[27]
  • P14585: 61095[28]

FAQs

Where was Johann Heinrich Silbermann born?

Johann Heinrich Silbermann was born in Strasbourg[2].

Where did Johann Heinrich Silbermann die?

Johann Heinrich Silbermann passed away in Strasbourg[4].

Who were Johann Heinrich Silbermann's parents?

Johann Heinrich Silbermann's father was Andreas Silbermann[13].

What did Johann Heinrich Silbermann do for work?

Johann Heinrich Silbermann worked as an organ builder[5], harpsichord maker[6], piano maker[7], musical instrument maker[8], and organist[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . Q27776056. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . Q27776056. wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Q27776056. wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Q27776056. wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1727-09-27T00:00:00Z, +1727-09-24T00:00:00Z
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  2. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de']
    Date of death → +1799-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1799-01-15T00:00:00Z
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  3. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 61095
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gnd id → 138453209
    Given name → Jean, Henri
    Family name → Silbermann
    Sibling → Johann Andreas Silbermann, Johann Daniel Silbermann
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