Michael Praetorius
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Michael Praetorius
Summary
Michael Praetorius is a human[1]. He was born in Creuzburg[2]. He was born on February 15, 1571[3]. He died in Wolfenbüttel[4]. He died on February 15, 1621[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], librettist[9], and organist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Creuzburg[2], Michael Praetorius…
- Michael Praetorius died in Wolfenbüttel[4].
- Michael Praetorius was born on February 15, 1571[3].
- Michael Praetorius was born on 1571[12].
- Michael Praetorius died on February 15, 1621[5].
- Michael Praetorius is buried at Wolfenbüttel[13].
- Michael Praetorius's father was Michael Praetorius senior[14].
- Michael Praetorius held citizenship in Brunswick-Lüneburg[15].
- Michael Praetorius is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[16].
- Michael Praetorius worked as a composer[6].
- Michael Praetorius's professions included musicologist[7].
- Michael Praetorius's professions included music theorist[8].
- Michael Praetorius's professions included librettist[9].
- Michael Praetorius's professions included organist[10].
- Michael Praetorius worked as a conductor[17].
- Michael Praetorius held the position of chapelmaster[18].
- Michael Praetorius's education included a stint at University of Frankfurt an der Oder[19].
- Michael Praetorius's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[20].
- Michael Praetorius is recorded as male[21].
- Michael Praetorius's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Michael Praetorius is associated with the German Renaissance movement[23].
- Michael Praetorius is associated with the Baroque music movement[24].
- Michael Praetorius's Commons category is recorded as Michael Praetorius[25].
- Michael Praetorius's family name is recorded as Praetorius[26].
- Michael Praetorius's given name is recorded as Michael[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Creuzburg[2], Michael Praetorius… Recorded date of birth include February 15, 1571[3] and 1571[12]. His father was he senior[14]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[16].
Education
Michael Praetorius's education included a stint at University of Frankfurt an der Oder[19]. He studied under Giovanni Gabrieli[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], librettist[9], organist[10], and conductor[17]. Michael Praetorius held the position of chapelmaster[18].
Personal Life
Michael Praetorius's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[20].
Death and Burial
Michael Praetorius died on February 15, 1621[5]. He passed away in Wolfenbüttel[4]. He is buried at Wolfenbüttel[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Michael Praetorius include 4889 Praetorius[29], an asteroid[30].
Why It Matters
Michael Praetorius ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (111 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Works attributed to him include Syntagma Musicum[33], a literary work[34]. Entities named for him include 4889 Praetorius[29], an asteroid[30].
FAQs
Where was Michael Praetorius born?
Michael Praetorius's place of birth was Creuzburg[2].
Where did Michael Praetorius die?
Michael Praetorius passed away in Wolfenbüttel[4].
Who were Michael Praetorius's parents?
Michael Praetorius's father was Michael Praetorius senior[14].
What did Michael Praetorius do for work?
Michael Praetorius worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], librettist[9], and organist[10].
Where did Michael Praetorius go to school?
Michael Praetorius was educated at University of Frankfurt an der Oder[19].