Joseph Ascher
Dutch composer (1829–1869)
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Summary
Joseph Ascher was born on June 3, 1829[1], in Groningen[2]. He died on June 20, 1869[3], in London[4]. He worked as a composer[5] and pianist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Groningen[8]
- Date of birth: June 4, 1829[9]
- Father: Simon Ascher[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[11]
- Educated at: University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Family name: Ascher[14]
- Given name: Joseph[15]
- Student of: Ignaz Moscheles[16]
- Instrument: piano[17]
- Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[18], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[19]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Genadendal Music Archive[20]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[21]
Why It Matters
Joseph Ascher has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was Joseph Ascher born?
Joseph Ascher's place of birth was Groningen[2].
Where did Joseph Ascher die?
Joseph Ascher died in London[4].
Who were Joseph Ascher's parents?
Joseph Ascher's father was Simon Ascher[10].
What did Joseph Ascher do for work?
Joseph Ascher worked as a composer[5] and pianist[6].
Where did Joseph Ascher go to school?
Joseph Ascher was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[12].