Otto Malling

Danish composer, organist and educator (1848–1915)
Person human Q951874
Otto Malling
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Otto Malling

Summary

Otto Malling is a human[1]. His place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on June 1, 1848[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on October 5, 1915[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and music educator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Otto Malling's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Otto Malling died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Otto Malling was born on June 1, 1848[3].
  • Otto Malling died on October 5, 1915[5].
  • Otto Malling is buried at Vestre Cemetery[9].
  • Otto Malling held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[10].
  • Otto Malling worked as a composer[6].
  • Otto Malling worked as a music educator[7].
  • Otto Malling's education included a stint at Q12308529[11].
  • Otto Malling's education included a stint at Royal Danish Academy of Music[12].
  • A notable student of Otto Malling was Paul von Klenau[13].
  • A notable student of Otto Malling was Harald Agersnap[14].
  • A notable student of Otto Malling was Ruth Almén[15].
  • Otto Malling received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16].
  • Otto Malling received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[17].
  • Otto Malling is recorded as male[18].
  • Otto Malling's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Otto Malling's genre is classical music[20].
  • Otto Malling's family name is recorded as Malling[21].
  • Otto Malling's given name is recorded as Otto[22].
  • Otto Malling studied under Axel Gade[23].
  • Otto Malling studied under Ellen Hartmann[24].
  • Otto Malling's instrument is recorded as pipe organ[25].
  • Otto Malling's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Otto Malling's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Otto Malling's place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on June 1, 1848[3].

Education

Educated at Q12308529[11], an educational institution[28], in Denmark[29], founded in 1799[30] and Royal Danish Academy of Music[12], a conservatory[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 1867[33]. Studied under Axel Gade[23], a composer[34], 1860–1921[35], of Kingdom of Denmark[36], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[37] and Ellen Hartmann[24], an editor[38], 1895–1982[39], of Kingdom of Denmark[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and music educator[7]. Notable students include Paul von Klenau[13], a conductor[41], 1883–1946[42], of Kingdom of Denmark[43]; Harald Agersnap[14], a conductor[44], 1899–1982[45], of Kingdom of Denmark[46], awarded the Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[47]; and Ruth Almén[15], a writer[48], 1870–1945[49], of Sweden[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16], a grade of an order[51], in Denmark[52] and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[17], a grade of an order[53], in Denmark[54], founded in 1808[55].

Death and Burial

Otto Malling died on October 5, 1915[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Vestre Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Otto Malling ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Otto Malling born?

Born in Copenhagen[2], Otto Malling…

Where did Otto Malling die?

Otto Malling passed away in Copenhagen[4].

What did Otto Malling do for work?

Otto Malling worked as composer[6] and music educator[7].

Where did Otto Malling go to school?

Otto Malling was educated at Q12308529[11] and Royal Danish Academy of Music[12].

What awards did Otto Malling receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[16] and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  7. [12] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [9] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  12. [16] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Genre
    Instrument pipe organ
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Riemann's Music Dictionary, Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers
    Sibling Jørgen Malling
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