Justin Heinrich Knecht

German composer, organist and music theorist
Person human Q882109
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Summary

Justin Heinrich Knecht was born on September 30, 1752[1], in Biberach an der Riss[2]. He died on December 1, 1817[3], in Biberach an der Riss[4]. He worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music theorist[7], organist[8], and music educator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Q137667881[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Württemberg[12]
  • Occupation: independent publisher[13], conductor[14], Notenstecher[15], musician[16]
  • Field of work: music[17], organ performance[18], music theory[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Genre: opera[21]
  • Commons category: Justin Heinrich Knecht[22]
  • Family name: Knecht[23]
  • Given name: Justin[24], Heinrich[25]
  • Instrument: organ[26]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27], Riemann's Music Dictionary[28], A Dictionary of Music and Musicians, 1900[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[30]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Christian Hymns[31]

Why It Matters

Justin Heinrich Knecht has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Justin Heinrich Knecht born?

Justin Heinrich Knecht was born in Biberach an der Riss[2].

Where did Justin Heinrich Knecht die?

Justin Heinrich Knecht passed away in Biberach an der Riss[4].

Who was Justin Heinrich Knecht married to?

Justin Heinrich Knecht's spouses include Q137667881[11].

What did Justin Heinrich Knecht do for work?

Justin Heinrich Knecht worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music theorist[7], organist[8], and music educator[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Knecht, Justin Heinrich (ADB). wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Knecht, Justin Heinrich (ADB). wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Operone. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Knecht, Justin Heinrich (ADB). wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Knecht, Justin Heinrich (ADB). wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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