Johann Paul von Westhoff

German composer
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Johann Paul von Westhoff

Summary

Johann Paul von Westhoff is a human[1]. He was born in Dresden[2]. He was born on January 1, 1656[3]. He died in Weimar[4]. He died on April 1705[5]. He worked as a composer[6], violinist[7], and professor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Johann Paul von Westhoff was born in Dresden[2].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff passed away in Weimar[4].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff was born on January 1, 1656[3].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff died on April 1705[5].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff's father was Friedrich von Westhoff[10].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff's professions included composer[6].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff's professions included violinist[7].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff's professions included professor[8].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff is recorded as male[12].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff is associated with the Baroque music movement[14].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff's Commons category is recorded as Johann Paul von Westhoff[15].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff's family name is recorded as Westhoff[16].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff's given name is recorded as Johann[17].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff's given name is recorded as Paul[18].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff's work location is recorded as Dresden[19].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff studied under Heinrich Schütz[20].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff's instrument is recorded as violin[21].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[22].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff's Commons Creator page is recorded as Johann Paul von Westhoff[24].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Johann Paul von Westhoff'}[25].
  • Johann Paul von Westhoff's date of burial or cremation is recorded as April 17, 1705[26].

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Origins and Family

Johann Paul von Westhoff was born in Dresden[2]. He was born on January 1, 1656[3]. His father was Friedrich von Westhoff[10].

Education

Johann Paul von Westhoff studied under Heinrich Schütz[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], violinist[7], and professor[8].

Death and Burial

Johann Paul von Westhoff died on April 1705[5]. He passed away in Weimar[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Paul von Westhoff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Johann Paul von Westhoff born?

Born in Dresden[2], Johann Paul von Westhoff…

Where did Johann Paul von Westhoff die?

Johann Paul von Westhoff died in Weimar[4].

Who were Johann Paul von Westhoff's parents?

Johann Paul von Westhoff's father was Friedrich von Westhoff[10].

What did Johann Paul von Westhoff do for work?

Johann Paul von Westhoff worked as composer[6], violinist[7], and professor[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart Online Version. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Zedler, Großes vollständiges Universallexicon aller Wissenschaften und Künste. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart Online Version. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id 0323665-Westhoff-Johann-Paul-von-16561705
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  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, violinist, professor
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  3. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Dresden
    Citizenship
    Instance of human
    Country of citizenship Germany
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