Niels Gade
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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 (406 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Copenhagen[2].
- 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 student of Niels Gade was Woldemar Bargiel[17].
- A notable student of Niels Gade was Just Riddervold Lindeman[18].
- A notable work attributed to Niels Gade is Symphony No. 1[19].
- A notable work attributed to Niels Gade is Pianotrio in Bes majeur[20].
- A notable work attributed to Niels Gade is Judith (opera)[21].
- A notable work attributed to Niels Gade is The Bridal Waltz[22].
- Niels Gade received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23].
- Niels Gade received the Pour le Mérite[24].
- Niels Gade received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[25].
- Niels Gade received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[26].
- Niels Gade received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[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]. Notable students include Jacob Adolf Hägg[16], a composer[29], 1850–1928[30], of Sweden[31]; Woldemar Bargiel[17], a composer[32], 1828–1897[33], of Kingdom of Prussia[34]; and Just Riddervold Lindeman[18], an organist[35], 1822–1894[36].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Symphony No. 1[19], a musical work/composition[37]; Pianotrio in Bes majeur[20], a musical work/composition[38]; Judith (opera)[21], a musical work/composition[39]; and The Bridal Waltz[22], a type of dance[40], in Denmark[41].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23], a civil decoration[42], in Prussia[43], founded in 1842[44]; Pour le Mérite[24], a courage award[45], in Prussia[46], founded in 1740[47]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[25], a grade of an order[48], in Denmark[49]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[26], a grade of an order[50], in Denmark[51], founded in 1808[52]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[27], a Ordensklasse[53], in Denmark[54]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[55], a grade of an order[56], in Denmark[57].
Death and Burial
Niels Gade died on December 21, 1890[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Holmen Church[12].
Why It Matters
Niels Gade ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (406 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was Niels Gade born?
Born in Copenhagen[2].
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[23], Pour le Mérite[24], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[25], and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[26].