Johann Jakob Froberger
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Summary
Johann Jakob Froberger was born on May 18, 1616[1], in Stuttgart[2]. He died on May 7, 1667[3], in Héricourt[4]. He worked as a composer[5], organist[6], and harpsichordist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (742 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: May 28, 1616[9]
- Date of death: May 16, 1667[10]
- Country of citizenship: Duchy of Württemberg[11], Germany[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Movement: Baroque music[14]
- Commons category: Johann Jakob Froberger[15]
- Family name: Froberger[16]
- Given name: Johann[17], Jakob[18]
- Student of: Girolamo Frescobaldi[19], Johann Ulrich Steigleder[20], Athanasius Kircher[21]
- Instrument: organ[22]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[23], Riemann's Music Dictionary[24], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[26], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[28]
- List of works: list of compositions by Johann Jakob Froberger[29]
- Name in native language: Johann Jakob Froberger[30]
- Date of baptism: May 19, 1616[31]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Johann Jakob Froberger include 8583 Froberger[32], an asteroid[33].
Why It Matters
Johann Jakob Froberger has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Entities named for him include 8583 Froberger[32], an asteroid[33].
FAQs
Where was Johann Jakob Froberger born?
Johann Jakob Froberger was born in Stuttgart[2].
Where did Johann Jakob Froberger die?
Johann Jakob Froberger passed away in Héricourt[4].
What did Johann Jakob Froberger do for work?
Johann Jakob Froberger worked as a composer[5], organist[6], and harpsichordist[7].