Johann Hieronymus Kapsberger
German-Italian virtuoso performer and composer
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Summary
Johann Hieronymus Kapsberger was born on January 1, 1580[1], in Venice[2]. He died on January 17, 1651[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a composer[5] and lutenist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (577 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Republic of Venice[8]
- Sex or gender: male[9]
- Movement: Baroque music[10]
- Genre: classical music[11]
- Commons category: Johannes Hieronymus Kapsberger[12]
- Given name: Johannes[13], Hieronymus[14]
- Pseudonym: Il Tedesco della Tiorba[15]
- Instrument: lute[16], chitarrone[17]
- Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[18], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20], Encyklopedia muzyczna PWM[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[22]
- P14750: A852-EBC9-0F6B-D003-6C62[23]
Why It Matters
Johann Hieronymus Kapsberger has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Johann Hieronymus Kapsberger born?
Johann Hieronymus Kapsberger was born in Venice[2].
Where did Johann Hieronymus Kapsberger die?
Johann Hieronymus Kapsberger passed away in Rome[4].
What did Johann Hieronymus Kapsberger do for work?
Johann Hieronymus Kapsberger worked as a composer[5] and lutenist[6].