Niels Gade
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Niels Gade
Summary
Niels Gade is a human[1]. He was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on February 22, 1817[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on December 21, 1890[5]. He worked as a classical composer[6], conductor[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], and violinist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Copenhagen[2], Niels Gade…
- Niels Gade passed away in Copenhagen[4].
- Niels Gade was born on February 22, 1817[3].
- Niels Gade died on December 21, 1890[5].
- Burial took place at Holmen Church[12].
- Niels Gade held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
- Niels Gade's professions included classical composer[6].
- Niels Gade worked as a conductor[7].
- Niels Gade's professions included music educator[8].
- Niels Gade's professions included university teacher[9].
- Niels Gade's professions included violinist[10].
- Niels Gade worked as a composer[14].
- Among Niels Gade's employers was University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[15].
- A notable student of Niels Gade was Jacob Adolf Hägg[16].
- A notable work attributed to Niels Gade is Symphony No. 1[17].
- A notable work attributed to Niels Gade is Q14078635[18].
- A notable work attributed to Niels Gade is Q14633062[19].
- A notable work attributed to Niels Gade is The Bridal Waltz[20].
- Niels Gade received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[21].
- Niels Gade received the Pour le Mérite[22].
- Niels Gade received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].
- Niels Gade received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[24].
- Niels Gade received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[25].
- Niels Gade received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[26].
- Niels Gade was a member of Royal Philharmonic Society[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Copenhagen[2], Niels Gade… he was born on February 22, 1817[3].
Education
Niels Gade studied under Andreas Peter Berggreen[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include classical composer[6], conductor[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], violinist[10], and composer[14]. Among Niels Gade's employers was University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[15]. A notable student of him was Jacob Adolf Hägg[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Symphony No. 1[17], a musical work/composition[29]; Q14078635[18], a musical work/composition[30]; Q14633062[19], a musical work/composition[31]; and The Bridal Waltz[20], a type of dance[32], in Denmark[33].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[21], a civil decoration[34], in Prussia[35], founded in 1842[36]; Pour le Mérite[22], a courage award[37], in Prussia[38], founded in 1740[39]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], a grade of an order[40], in Denmark[41]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[24], a grade of an order[42], in Denmark[43], founded in 1808[44]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[25], a grade of an order[45], in Denmark[46]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[26], a grade of an order[47], in Denmark[48].
Death and Burial
Niels Gade died on December 21, 1890[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Holmen Church[12].
Why It Matters
Niels Gade ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (262 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Niels Gade born?
Born in Copenhagen[2], Niels Gade…
Where did Niels Gade die?
Niels Gade died in Copenhagen[4].
What did Niels Gade do for work?
Niels Gade worked as classical composer[6], conductor[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], and violinist[10].
What awards did Niels Gade receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[21], Pour le Mérite[22], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[24].