Ludwig Erk

German musician and musicologist (1807–1883)
Person human Q108653
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Ludwig Erk

Summary

Ludwig Erk is a human[1]. Born in Wetzlar[2], he… he was born on January 6, 1807[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on November 25, 1883[5]. He worked as a musician[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and choir director[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wetzlar[2], Ludwig Erk…
  • Ludwig Erk died in Berlin[4].
  • Ludwig Erk was born on January 6, 1807[3].
  • Ludwig Erk died on November 25, 1883[5].
  • Ludwig Erk is buried at St. Elisabeth-Friedhof[11].
  • Ludwig Erk's father was Adam Wilhelm Erk[12].
  • Ludwig Erk held citizenship in German Empire[13].
  • Ludwig Erk worked as a musician[6].
  • Ludwig Erk worked as a musicologist[7].
  • Ludwig Erk worked as a music educator[8].
  • Ludwig Erk's professions included choir director[9].
  • Ludwig Erk is recorded as male[14].
  • Ludwig Erk's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Ludwig Erk's Commons category is recorded as Ludwig Erk[16].
  • Ludwig Erk's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[17].
  • Ludwig Erk's family name is recorded as Erk[18].
  • Ludwig Erk's given name is recorded as Ludwig[19].
  • Ludwig Erk's work location is recorded as Berlin[20].
  • Ludwig Erk's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21].
  • Ludwig Erk's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[22].
  • Ludwig Erk's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Ludwig Erk's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Ludwig Erk's Commons Creator page is recorded as Ludwig Erk[25].
  • Ludwig Erk's sibling is recorded as Friedrich Erk[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wetzlar[2], Ludwig Erk… he was born on January 6, 1807[3]. His father was Adam Wilhelm Erk[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and choir director[9].

Death and Burial

Ludwig Erk died on November 25, 1883[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. He is buried at St. Elisabeth-Friedhof[11].

Why It Matters

Ludwig Erk has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Ludwig Erk born?

Ludwig Erk was born in Wetzlar[2].

Where did Ludwig Erk die?

Ludwig Erk died in Berlin[4].

Who were Ludwig Erk's parents?

Ludwig Erk's father was Adam Wilhelm Erk[12].

What did Ludwig Erk do for work?

Ludwig Erk worked as musician[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and choir director[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . 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] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation musician, musicologist, music educator +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31701|batch #31701]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (2)"
  2. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Place of birth Wetzlar
    Place of death Berlin
    Given name Ludwig
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30842|batch #30842]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (1)"
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