Michael Haydn

Austrian composer, brother of Joseph Haydn, (1737-1806)
Person human Q490381
Michael Haydn
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Michael Haydn

Summary

Michael Haydn is a human[1]. Born in Rohrau[2], he… he was born on September 1737[3]. He died in Salzburg[4]. He died on August 10, 1806[5]. He worked as a classical composer[6], organist[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Michael Haydn's place of birth was Rohrau[2].
  • Michael Haydn passed away in Salzburg[4].
  • Michael Haydn was born on September 1737[3].
  • Michael Haydn died on August 10, 1806[5].
  • Michael Haydn is buried at Petersfriedhof[10].
  • Michael Haydn's father was Mathias Haydn[11].
  • Michael Haydn held citizenship in Habsburg monarchy[12].
  • Michael Haydn's professions included classical composer[6].
  • Michael Haydn's professions included organist[7].
  • Michael Haydn worked as a composer[8].
  • Michael Haydn held the position of chapelmaster[13].
  • Michael Haydn held the position of concertmaster[14].
  • A notable student of Michael Haydn was Carl Maria von Weber[15].
  • A notable student of Michael Haydn was Sigismund von Neukomm[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Haydn is Symphony No. 34[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Haydn is Symphony No. 36[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Michael Haydn is Symphony No. 1[19].
  • Michael Haydn is recorded as male[20].
  • Michael Haydn's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Michael Haydn's genre is opera[22].
  • Michael Haydn's genre is symphony[23].
  • Michael Haydn's Commons category is recorded as Michael Haydn[24].
  • Michael Haydn's family name is recorded as Q16276486[25].
  • Michael Haydn's given name is recorded as Michael[26].
  • Michael Haydn's given name is recorded as Johann[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Michael Haydn's place of birth was Rohrau[2]. He was born on September 1737[3]. His father was Mathias Haydn[11].

Education

Michael Haydn studied under Georg Reutter II[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical composer[6], organist[7], and composer[8]. Positions held include chapelmaster[13], a position[29] and concertmaster[14], a position[30]. Notable students include Carl Maria von Weber[15], a composer[31], 1786–1826[32], of Prince-Bishopric of Lübeck[33], awarded the Honorary Member of the Royal Philharmonic Society[34], specialised in music[35] and Sigismund von Neukomm[16], a conductor[36], 1778–1858[37], of Austrian Empire[38], specialised in music[39].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Symphony No. 34[17], a musical work/composition[40]; Symphony No. 36[18], a musical work/composition[41]; and Symphony No. 1[19], a musical work/composition[42], founded in 1759[43].

Death and Burial

Michael Haydn died on August 10, 1806[5]. He died in Salzburg[4]. Burial took place at Petersfriedhof[10].

Why It Matters

Michael Haydn ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,182 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Michael Haydn born?

Michael Haydn's place of birth was Rohrau[2].

Where did Michael Haydn die?

Michael Haydn passed away in Salzburg[4].

Who were Michael Haydn's parents?

Michael Haydn's father was Mathias Haydn[11].

What did Michael Haydn do for work?

Michael Haydn worked as classical composer[6], organist[7], and composer[8].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] . Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers. wikidata.org.
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  16. [3] . haydnbio.org. haydnbio.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [15] . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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