Josef Bohuslav Foerster
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Josef Bohuslav Foerster
Summary
Josef Bohuslav Foerster is a human[1]. His place of birth was Prague[2]. He was born on December 30, 1859[3]. He died in Nový Vestec[4]. He died on May 29, 1951[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pedagogue[7], musicologist[8], university teacher[9], and pianist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster was born in Prague[2].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster passed away in Nový Vestec[4].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster was born on December 30, 1859[3].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster died on May 29, 1951[5].
- Burial took place at Olšany Cemetery[12].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster's father was Josef Foerster[13].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster was married to Berta Foersterová[14].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster held citizenship in Austrian Empire[15].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[16].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[17].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster worked as a composer[6].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster's professions included pedagogue[7].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster's professions included musicologist[8].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster worked as a university teacher[9].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster's professions included pianist[10].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster's professions included writer[18].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster held the position of head teacher[19].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster held the position of head teacher[20].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster was employed by Prague Conservatory[21].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster was educated at Prague Conservatory[22].
- A notable student of Josef Bohuslav Foerster was Johanna Müller-Hermann[23].
- A notable work attributed to Josef Bohuslav Foerster is Q3240776[24].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster received the Národní umělec[25].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster received the honorary citizen of České Budějovice[26].
- Josef Bohuslav Foerster received the honorary citizen of Pardubice[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: CZ[29]
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Began / founded: 1859-12-30[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1951-05-29[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 2ae42afa-0c91-4010-bdf5-37a0fba80784[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Josef Bohuslav Foerster's place of birth was Prague[2]. He was born on December 30, 1859[3]. His father was Josef Foerster[13].
Education
Josef Bohuslav Foerster was educated at Prague Conservatory[22].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], pedagogue[7], musicologist[8], university teacher[9], pianist[10], and writer[18]. Josef Bohuslav Foerster was employed by Prague Conservatory[21]. Positions held include head teacher[19], a corporate title[33]. A notable student of him was Johanna Müller-Hermann[23].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Josef Bohuslav Foerster is Q3240776[24].
Recognition
Awards received include Národní umělec[25], a title of honor[34], in Czechoslovakia[35]; honorary citizen of České Budějovice[26], an award[36], in Czech Republic[37]; and honorary citizen of Pardubice[27], an award[38], in Czech Republic[39].
Personal Life
Among Josef Bohuslav Foerster's spouses was Berta Foersterová[14].
Death and Burial
Josef Bohuslav Foerster died on May 29, 1951[5]. He passed away in Nový Vestec[4]. He is buried at Olšany Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Josef Bohuslav Foerster ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Josef Bohuslav Foerster born?
Josef Bohuslav Foerster was born in Prague[2].
Where did Josef Bohuslav Foerster die?
Josef Bohuslav Foerster died in Nový Vestec[4].
Who were Josef Bohuslav Foerster's parents?
Josef Bohuslav Foerster's father was Josef Foerster[13].
Who was Josef Bohuslav Foerster married to?
Josef Bohuslav Foerster's spouses include Berta Foersterová[14].
What did Josef Bohuslav Foerster do for work?
Josef Bohuslav Foerster worked as composer[6], pedagogue[7], musicologist[8], university teacher[9], and pianist[10].
Where did Josef Bohuslav Foerster go to school?
Josef Bohuslav Foerster was educated at Prague Conservatory[22].
What awards did Josef Bohuslav Foerster receive?
Honors received include Národní umělec[25], honorary citizen of České Budějovice[26], and honorary citizen of Pardubice[27].