Simon Sechter

Austrian composer
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Simon Sechter

Summary

Simon Sechter is a human[1]. His place of birth was Frymburk[2]. He was born on October 11, 1788[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on September 10, 1867[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], pedagogue[9], and music educator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Simon Sechter was born in Frymburk[2].
  • Simon Sechter passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Simon Sechter was born on October 11, 1788[3].
  • Simon Sechter was born on November 11, 1788[12].
  • Simon Sechter died on September 10, 1867[5].
  • Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[13].
  • Simon Sechter held citizenship in Austrian Empire[14].
  • Simon Sechter worked as a composer[6].
  • Simon Sechter worked as a conductor[7].
  • Simon Sechter worked as a musicologist[8].
  • Simon Sechter's professions included pedagogue[9].
  • Simon Sechter worked as a music educator[10].
  • Simon Sechter's professions included music theorist[15].
  • Simon Sechter was employed by University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[16].
  • A notable student of Simon Sechter was Anton Door[17].
  • A notable student of Simon Sechter was Adolf von Henselt[18].
  • A notable student of Simon Sechter was Anton Bruckner[19].
  • A notable student of Simon Sechter was Friederike Proch Benesch[20].
  • A notable student of Simon Sechter was Wolf Spitzberg[21].
  • Simon Sechter is recorded as male[22].
  • Simon Sechter's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Simon Sechter's genre is opera[24].
  • Simon Sechter's Commons category is recorded as Simon Sechter[25].
  • Simon Sechter's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[26].
  • Simon Sechter's residence is recorded as Kleine Sperlgasse 10[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Simon Sechter was born in Frymburk[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 11, 1788[3] and November 11, 1788[12].

Education

Simon Sechter studied under Antonio Salieri[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], pedagogue[9], music educator[10], and music theorist[15]. Among Simon Sechter's employers was University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[16]. Notable students include Anton Door[17], a pianist[29], 1833–1919[30], of Austria[31]; Adolf von Henselt[18], a pianist[32], 1814–1889[33], of Kingdom of Bavaria[34]; Anton Bruckner[19], a composer[35], 1824–1896[36], of Austrian Empire[37], awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[38], specialised in performing arts[39]; Friederike Proch Benesch[20], a pianist[40], 1805–1872[41]; and Wolf Spitzberg[21], a hazzan[42], of Russia[43].

Death and Burial

Simon Sechter died on September 10, 1867[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Simon Sechter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Simon Sechter born?

Simon Sechter's place of birth was Frymburk[2].

Where did Simon Sechter die?

Simon Sechter died in Vienna[4].

What did Simon Sechter do for work?

Simon Sechter worked as composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], pedagogue[9], and music educator[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Sechter, Simon (BLKÖ). Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [25] . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [27] . Vienna History Wiki. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . Q27775613. wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00396491
    Occupation composer, conductor, musicologist +6
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  2. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00396491
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  3. 10d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Genre opera
    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Riemann's Music Dictionary +6
    Family name Sechter
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