Louis Spohr
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Louis Spohr
Summary
Louis Spohr is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brunswick[2]. He was born on April 5, 1784[3]. He died in Kassel[4]. He died on October 22, 1859[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], and violinist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Brunswick[2], Louis Spohr…
- Louis Spohr died in Kassel[4].
- Louis Spohr was born on April 5, 1784[3].
- Louis Spohr died on October 22, 1859[5].
- Louis Spohr is buried at Hauptfriedhof Kassel[12].
- Louis Spohr's father was Karl Heinrich Spohr[13].
- Louis Spohr's mother was Q135639478[14].
- Louis Spohr was married to Marianne Pfeiffer[15].
- Among Louis Spohr's spouses was Dorette Spohr[16].
- A child of Louis Spohr was Q135639497[17].
- Louis Spohr held citizenship in Duchy of Brunswick[18].
- Louis Spohr's professions included composer[6].
- Louis Spohr worked as a conductor[7].
- Louis Spohr worked as a musicologist[8].
- Louis Spohr worked as a music educator[9].
- Louis Spohr worked as a violinist[10].
- Louis Spohr worked as a musician[19].
- Louis Spohr held the position of court chapel master[20].
- A notable student of Louis Spohr was Ferdinand David[21].
- A notable student of Louis Spohr was Fredrik Pacius[22].
- A notable student of Louis Spohr was Bernhard Molique[23].
- A notable student of Louis Spohr was Hubert Ries[24].
- A notable student of Louis Spohr was Nikodem Biernacki[25].
- A notable student of Louis Spohr was Karl Julius Abt[26].
- A notable work attributed to Louis Spohr is Faust[27].
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Origins and Family
Louis Spohr's place of birth was Brunswick[2]. He was born on April 5, 1784[3]. His father was Karl Heinrich Spohr[13]. His mother was Q135639478[14].
Education
Studied under Franz Eck[28] and Charles Louis Maucourt[29].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], violinist[10], and musician[19]. Louis Spohr held the position of court chapel master[20]. Notable students include Ferdinand David[21], a concertmaster[30], 1810–1873[31], of Hamburg[32]; Fredrik Pacius[22], a composer[33], 1809–1891[34], of Hamburg[35], awarded the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[36]; Bernhard Molique[23], a composer[37], 1802–1869[38], of Kingdom of Bavaria[39], specialised in symphony[40]; Hubert Ries[24], a composer[41], 1802–1886[42], of Germany[43]; Nikodem Biernacki[25], a composer[44], 1825–1892[45], of Austrian Empire[46]; and Karl Julius Abt[26], an opera singer[47], 1822–1900[48], of Germany[49].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Faust[27], a dramatico-musical work[50], founded in 1813[51]; Nonet in F Major, Op. 31[52], a musical work/composition[53], founded in 1813[54]; Die letzten Dinge[55], a musical work/composition[56]; and Sonatas, violin, harp, op. 113, D major[57], a musical work/composition[58].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[59], a civil decoration[60], in Prussia[61], founded in 1842[62]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[63], an order[64], in Germany[65], founded in 1980[66]; and Pour le Mérite[67], a courage award[68], in Prussia[69], founded in 1740[70].
Personal Life
Spouses include Marianne Pfeiffer[15], a pianist[71], 1807–1892[72] and Dorette Spohr[16], a musician[73], 1787–1834[74], of Germany[75]. A child of Louis Spohr was Q135639497[17].
Death and Burial
Louis Spohr died on October 22, 1859[5]. He passed away in Kassel[4]. Burial took place at Hauptfriedhof Kassel[12].
Why It Matters
Louis Spohr has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]
FAQs
Where was Louis Spohr born?
Born in Brunswick[2], Louis Spohr…
Where did Louis Spohr die?
Louis Spohr died in Kassel[4].
Who were Louis Spohr's parents?
Louis Spohr's father was Karl Heinrich Spohr[13]. Louis Spohr's mother was Q135639478[14].
Who was Louis Spohr married to?
Louis Spohr's spouses include Marianne Pfeiffer[15] and Dorette Spohr[16].
What did Louis Spohr do for work?
Louis Spohr worked as composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], and violinist[10].
What awards did Louis Spohr receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[59], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[63], and Pour le Mérite[67].