Martin Gerbert

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Martin Gerbert
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Martin Gerbert

Summary

Martin Gerbert is a human[1]. He was born in Horb am Neckar[2]. He was born on August 11, 1720[3]. He passed away in St. Blasien[4]. He died on May 13, 1793[5]. He worked as a musicologist[6], music theorist[7], music historian[8], university teacher[9], and philosopher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Martin Gerbert's place of birth was Horb am Neckar[2].
  • Martin Gerbert died in St. Blasien[4].
  • Martin Gerbert was born on August 11, 1720[3].
  • Martin Gerbert was born on August 13, 1720[12].
  • Martin Gerbert died on May 13, 1793[5].
  • Martin Gerbert held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Martin Gerbert's professions included musicologist[6].
  • Martin Gerbert worked as a music theorist[7].
  • Martin Gerbert's professions included music historian[8].
  • Martin Gerbert's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Martin Gerbert's professions included philosopher[10].
  • Martin Gerbert worked as a theologian[14].
  • Martin Gerbert held the position of prince-abbot[15].
  • Martin Gerbert held the position of abbot[16].
  • Martin Gerbert was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[17].
  • Martin Gerbert was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[18].
  • Martin Gerbert's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[19].
  • Martin Gerbert's religion is recorded as Catholicism[20].
  • Martin Gerbert is recorded as male[21].
  • Martin Gerbert's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Martin Gerbert's noble title is recorded as prince[23].
  • Martin Gerbert's Commons category is recorded as Martin Gerbert[24].
  • Martin Gerbert's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[25].
  • Martin Gerbert's family name is recorded as Gerbert[26].
  • Martin Gerbert's given name is recorded as Martin[27].

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Origins and Family

Martin Gerbert was born in Horb am Neckar[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 11, 1720[3] and August 13, 1720[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musicologist[6], music theorist[7], music historian[8], university teacher[9], philosopher[10], and theologian[14]. Positions held include prince-abbot[15], a noble title[28], in Holy Roman Empire[29] and abbot[16], an ecclesiastical occupation[30].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[19], a Christian denomination[31], in Vatican City[32], founded in 0001[33], headquartered in Vatican City[34] and Catholicism[20], a Christian denominational family[35], founded in 1054[36].

Death and Burial

Martin Gerbert died on May 13, 1793[5]. He died in St. Blasien[4].

Why It Matters

Martin Gerbert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Martin Gerbert born?

Martin Gerbert's place of birth was Horb am Neckar[2].

Where did Martin Gerbert die?

Martin Gerbert passed away in St. Blasien[4].

What did Martin Gerbert do for work?

Martin Gerbert worked as musicologist[6], music theorist[7], music historian[8], university teacher[9], and philosopher[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] ↑ . Gerbert Freiherr von Hornau, Martin (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . Gerbert Freiherr von Hornau, Martin (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Q84353965. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 7d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 4w ago · Rettinghaus · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 11w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 17w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → musicologist, music theorist, music historian +4
    Position held → prince-abbot, abbot
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  10. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → musicologist, music theorist, music historian +4
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  11. 22w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of → —
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    Religion or worldview → Catholic Church, Catholicism
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