Philipp Spitta

German musicologist (1841–1894)
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Philipp Spitta
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Philipp Spitta

Summary

Philipp Spitta is a human[1]. He was born in Wechold[2]. He was born on December 27, 1841[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on April 13, 1894[5]. He worked as a musicologist[6], music historian[7], composer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Philipp Spitta's place of birth was Wechold[2].
  • Philipp Spitta died in Berlin[4].
  • Philipp Spitta was born on December 27, 1841[3].
  • Philipp Spitta died on April 13, 1894[5].
  • Philipp Spitta is buried at Neuer Zwölf-Apostel-Kirchhof[11].
  • Philipp Spitta's father was Philipp Spitta[12].
  • Philipp Spitta held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Philipp Spitta worked as a musicologist[6].
  • Philipp Spitta's professions included music historian[7].
  • Philipp Spitta's professions included composer[8].
  • Philipp Spitta worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Philipp Spitta's field of work was musicology[14].
  • Among Philipp Spitta's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[15].
  • Philipp Spitta's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[16].
  • A notable student of Philipp Spitta was Jules Combarieu[17].
  • A notable student of Philipp Spitta was Wilhelm Kleefeld[18].
  • Philipp Spitta was a member of StMV Blaue Sänger Göttingen[19].
  • Philipp Spitta is recorded as male[20].
  • Philipp Spitta's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Philipp Spitta's Commons category is recorded as Philipp Spitta (musicologist)[22].
  • Philipp Spitta's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[23].
  • Philipp Spitta's family name is recorded as Spitta[24].
  • Philipp Spitta's given name is recorded as Philipp[25].
  • Philipp Spitta's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Philipp Spitta's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Wechold[2], Philipp Spitta… he was born on December 27, 1841[3]. His father was he[12].

Education

Philipp Spitta was educated at University of Göttingen[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musicologist[6], music historian[7], composer[8], and university teacher[9]. Philipp Spitta's field of work was musicology[14]. He was employed by Frederick William University Berlin[15]. Notable students include Jules Combarieu[17], a musicologist[28], 1859–1916[29], of France[30], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[31] and Wilhelm Kleefeld[18], a musicologist[32], 1868–1933[33], of Germany[34].

Death and Burial

Philipp Spitta died on April 13, 1894[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Neuer Zwölf-Apostel-Kirchhof[11].

Why It Matters

Philipp Spitta ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Philipp Spitta born?

Philipp Spitta was born in Wechold[2].

Where did Philipp Spitta die?

Philipp Spitta died in Berlin[4].

Who were Philipp Spitta's parents?

Philipp Spitta's father was Philipp Spitta[12].

What did Philipp Spitta do for work?

Philipp Spitta worked as musicologist[6], music historian[7], composer[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Philipp Spitta go to school?

Philipp Spitta was educated at University of Göttingen[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Spitta, Philipp (ADB). wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . Q27776889. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation musicologist, music historian, composer +1
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Spitta
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Place of death Berlin
    Sex or gender male
    + 27 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbremoveclaims-remove:1| */ [[Property:P1871]]: cnp01510171, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/257929|batch #257929]]"
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