Karl von Jan

German classical scholar and musicologist (1836-1899)
Person human Q122541
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Karl von Jan

Summary

Karl von Jan is a human[1]. He was born in Schweinfurt[2]. He was born on May 22, 1836[3]. He died in Adelboden[4]. He died on September 4, 1899[5]. He worked as a teacher[6], classical philologist[7], musicologist[8], and music theorist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Karl von Jan's place of birth was Schweinfurt[2].
  • Karl von Jan died in Adelboden[4].
  • Karl von Jan was born on May 22, 1836[3].
  • Karl von Jan died on September 4, 1899[5].
  • Karl von Jan's father was Ludwig von Jan[11].
  • Karl von Jan held citizenship in German Empire[12].
  • Karl von Jan worked as a teacher[6].
  • Karl von Jan worked as a classical philologist[7].
  • Karl von Jan worked as a musicologist[8].
  • Karl von Jan's professions included music theorist[9].
  • Karl von Jan received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[13].
  • Karl von Jan was a member of Schwarzburgbund[14].
  • Karl von Jan is recorded as male[15].
  • Karl von Jan's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Karl von Jan's archives at is recorded as University Library Johann Christian Senckenberg[17].
  • Karl von Jan's given name is recorded as Karl[18].
  • Karl von Jan's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[19].
  • Karl von Jan's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20].
  • Karl von Jan's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21].
  • Karl von Jan's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Schweinfurt[2], Karl von Jan… he was born on May 22, 1836[3]. His father was Ludwig von Jan[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include teacher[6], classical philologist[7], musicologist[8], and music theorist[9].

Recognition

Karl von Jan received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[13].

Death and Burial

Karl von Jan died on September 4, 1899[5]. He passed away in Adelboden[4].

Why It Matters

Karl von Jan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Karl von Jan born?

Karl von Jan's place of birth was Schweinfurt[2].

Where did Karl von Jan die?

Karl von Jan passed away in Adelboden[4].

Who were Karl von Jan's parents?

Karl von Jan's father was Ludwig von Jan[11].

What did Karl von Jan do for work?

Karl von Jan worked as teacher[6], classical philologist[7], musicologist[8], and music theorist[9].

What awards did Karl von Jan receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Languages spoken, written or signed German
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    Place of death Adelboden
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