Johann Heinrich Silbermann

pipeorgan, harpsichord, and fortepiano maker from Strasbourg
Person human Q55846677
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Johann Heinrich Silbermann

Summary

Johann Heinrich Silbermann is a human[1]. He was born in Strasbourg[2]. He was born on September 27, 1727[3]. He died in Strasbourg[4]. He died on January 1, 1799[5]. He worked as an organ builder[6], harpsichord maker[7], and piano maker[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Strasbourg[2], Johann Heinrich Silbermann…
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann passed away in Strasbourg[4].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann was born on September 27, 1727[3].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann died on January 1, 1799[5].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann's father was Andreas Silbermann[9].
  • A child of Johann Heinrich Silbermann was Johann Friedrich Silbermann[10].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann held citizenship in France[11].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann worked as an organ builder[6].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann worked as a harpsichord maker[7].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann's professions included piano maker[8].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann is recorded as male[12].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann's Commons category is recorded as Johann Heinrich Silbermann[14].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann's family name is recorded as Silbermann[15].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann's given name is recorded as Jean[16].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann's given name is recorded as Henri[17].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann's relative is recorded as Gottfried Silbermann[18].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann studied under Gottfried Silbermann[19].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann studied under Andreas Silbermann[20].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[21].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann's sibling is recorded as Johann Andreas Silbermann[23].
  • Johann Heinrich Silbermann's sibling is recorded as Johann Daniel Silbermann[24].

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Origins and Family

Johann Heinrich Silbermann's place of birth was Strasbourg[2]. He was born on September 27, 1727[3]. His father was Andreas Silbermann[9].

Education

Studied under Gottfried Silbermann[19], an organ builder[25], 1683–1753[26], of Electorate of Saxony[27], specialised in organbuilding[28] and Andreas Silbermann[20], an organ builder[29], 1678–1734[30], of Electorate of Saxony[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include organ builder[6], harpsichord maker[7], and piano maker[8].

Personal Life

A child of Johann Heinrich Silbermann was Johann Friedrich Silbermann[10].

Death and Burial

Johann Heinrich Silbermann died on January 1, 1799[5]. He passed away in Strasbourg[4].

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[9].

What did Johann Heinrich Silbermann do for work?

Johann Heinrich Silbermann worked as organ builder[6], harpsichord maker[7], and piano maker[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 4w 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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