Johann Nepomuk Hummel

Austrian composer and pianist (1778–1837)
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel
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Johann Nepomuk Hummel was born on November 14, 1778, in Bratislava [1][2][3][4][5][6]. He died on October 17, 1837, in Weimar [2][1][7][8][9][10][11][3][12][13][4][5][14]. Hummel worked as a composer, conductor, pianist, concertmaster, and music educator [5][4], receiving his education at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna .

His compositions spanned genres including opera and sardana [15]. Hummel was honored as a Knight of the Legion of Honour [16] and served as court chapel master from 1804 to 1811 . He is buried at Main Cemetery Weimar [8].

Johann Nepomuk Hummel

Summary

Johann Nepomuk Hummel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bratislava[2]. He was born on November 14, 1778[3]. He died in Weimar[4]. He died on October 17, 1837[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], pianist[8], concertmaster[9], and music educator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (957 views/month, #7,076 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel's place of birth was Bratislava[2].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel passed away in Weimar[4].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel was born on November 14, 1778[3].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel was born on September 14, 1778[12].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel died on October 17, 1837[5].
  • Burial took place at Main cemetery Weimar[13].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel's father was Johannes Hummel[14].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel's professions included composer[6].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel's professions included conductor[7].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel worked as a pianist[8].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel worked as a concertmaster[9].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel's professions included music educator[10].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel held the position of court chapel master[15].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[16].
  • A notable student of Johann Nepomuk Hummel was Charles Zeuner[17].
  • A notable student of Johann Nepomuk Hummel was Adolf von Henselt[18].
  • A notable student of Johann Nepomuk Hummel was Carl Czerny[19].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel is recorded as male[21].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel's genre is opera[23].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel's genre is sardana[24].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel's Commons category is recorded as Johann Nepomuk Hummel[25].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel's archives at is recorded as Goethe Museum's Library[26].
  • Johann Nepomuk Hummel's family name is recorded as Hummel[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bratislava[2], Johann Nepomuk Hummel… Recorded date of birth include November 14, 1778[3] and September 14, 1778[12]. His father was Johannes Hummel[14].

Education

Johann Nepomuk Hummel's education included a stint at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[16]. Studied under Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart[28], a composer[29], 1756–1791[30], of Archduchy of Austria[31], awarded the Order of the Golden Spur[32], specialised in opera[33]; Muzio Clementi[34], a pianist[35], 1752–1832[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37], specialised in classical music[38]; Joseph Haydn[39], a composer[40], 1732–1809[41], of Archduchy of Austria[42], awarded the honorary citizen of Vienna[43], specialised in performing arts[44]; Johann Georg Albrechtsberger[45], a composer[46], 1736–1809[47], of Austrian Empire[48]; Hiller[49], a family name[50]; and Antonio Salieri[51], a composer[52], 1750–1825[53], of Republic of Venice[54], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[55], specialised in opera[56].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], pianist[8], concertmaster[9], and music educator[10]. Johann Nepomuk Hummel held the position of court chapel master[15]. Notable students include Charles Zeuner[17], a composer[57], 1795–1857[58], of United States[59]; Adolf von Henselt[18], a pianist[60], 1814–1889[61], of Kingdom of Bavaria[62]; and Carl Czerny[19], a pianist[63], 1791–1857[64], of Austrian Empire[65].

Recognition

Johann Nepomuk Hummel received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].

Death and Burial

Johann Nepomuk Hummel died on October 17, 1837[5]. He passed away in Weimar[4]. Burial took place at Main cemetery Weimar[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Johann Nepomuk Hummel include 16398 Hummel[66].

Why It Matters

Johann Nepomuk Hummel ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (957 views/month, #7,076 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

Entities named for him include 16398 Hummel[66].

FAQs

Where was Johann Nepomuk Hummel born?

Johann Nepomuk Hummel was born in Bratislava[2].

Where did Johann Nepomuk Hummel die?

Johann Nepomuk Hummel died in Weimar[4].

Who were Johann Nepomuk Hummel's parents?

Johann Nepomuk Hummel's father was Johannes Hummel[14].

What did Johann Nepomuk Hummel do for work?

Johann Nepomuk Hummel worked as composer[6], conductor[7], pianist[8], concertmaster[9], and music educator[10].

Where did Johann Nepomuk Hummel go to school?

Johann Nepomuk Hummel was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[16].

What awards did Johann Nepomuk Hummel receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[20].

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  1. 12d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id p0090621-Hummel-Johann-Nepomuk-17781837
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  2. 12d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Charles Zeuner, Adolf von Henselt, Carl Czerny
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  3. 22d ago · Oronsay · 2026-06-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 2448
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  4. 29d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Charles Zeuner, Adolf von Henselt, Carl Czerny
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  5. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, conductor, pianist +2
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  6. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    List of works list of compositions by Johann Nepomuk Hummel
    Plaque image ['Monument Bratislava 9921.jpg', 'Klobučnícka 2-4 3.jpg', 'Bratislava Slovakia 2
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Occupation composer, conductor, pianist +2
    + 32 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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