Johann Joachim Quantz

German flutist, flute maker and composer (1697-1773)
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Johann Joachim Quantz
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Johann Joachim Quantz

Summary

Johann Joachim Quantz is a human[1]. Born in Scheden[2], he… he was born on January 30, 1697[3]. He died in Potsdam[4]. He died on July 12, 1773[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], musical instrument maker[9], and flautist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Johann Joachim Quantz was born in Scheden[2].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz died in Potsdam[4].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz was born on January 30, 1697[3].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz died on July 12, 1773[5].
  • Burial took place at Potsdam[12].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • German was Johann Joachim Quantz's native language[15].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz worked as a composer[6].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz worked as a musicologist[7].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz's professions included music theorist[8].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz's professions included musical instrument maker[9].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz worked as a flautist[10].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz's professions included oboist[16].
  • Among Johann Joachim Quantz's employers was Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden[17].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz was employed by Frederick II of Prussia[18].
  • A notable student of Johann Joachim Quantz was Johann Friedrich Agricola[19].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz was influenced by Pierre-Gabriel Buffardin[20].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz was influenced by Antonio Vivaldi[21].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz is recorded as male[22].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz is associated with the Baroque music movement[24].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz's genre is Baroque music[25].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz's Commons category is recorded as Johann Joachim Quantz[26].
  • Johann Joachim Quantz's family name is recorded as Quantz[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Scheden[2], Johann Joachim Quantz… he was born on January 30, 1697[3]. German was his native language[15].

Education

Studied under Jan Dismas Zelenka[28], a composer[29], 1679–1745[30], of Kingdom of Bohemia[31]; Johann Joseph Fux[32], an organist[33], 1660–1741[34], of Germany[35], specialised in music[36]; and Francesco Gasparini[37], a composer[38], 1668–1727[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], musical instrument maker[9], flautist[10], and oboist[16]. Employers include Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden[17], an orchestra[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1548[42] and Frederick II of Prussia[18], a ruler[43], 1712–1786[44], of Kingdom of Prussia[45], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle[46], specialised in political activity[47]. A notable student of Johann Joachim Quantz was Johann Friedrich Agricola[19].

Death and Burial

Johann Joachim Quantz died on July 12, 1773[5]. He died in Potsdam[4]. He is buried at Potsdam[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Johann Joachim Quantz include 9911 Quantz[48], an asteroid[49].

Why It Matters

Johann Joachim Quantz has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Entities named for him include 9911 Quantz[48], an asteroid[49].

FAQs

Where was Johann Joachim Quantz born?

Johann Joachim Quantz's place of birth was Scheden[2].

Where did Johann Joachim Quantz die?

Johann Joachim Quantz passed away in Potsdam[4].

What did Johann Joachim Quantz do for work?

Johann Joachim Quantz worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], musical instrument maker[9], and flautist[10].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
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  26. [28] . wikidata.org.
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  28. [37] . wikidata.org.

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  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation composer, musicologist, music theorist +5
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    Place of death Potsdam
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    Genre Baroque music
    Instrument Western concert flute, oboe
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