Victor Herbert

American composer (1859–1924)
Person human Q1275145
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Victor Herbert

Summary

Victor Herbert is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on February 1, 1859[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on May 26, 1924[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], screenwriter[8], and cellist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (616 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dublin[2], Victor Herbert…
  • Born in Guernsey[11], Victor Herbert…
  • Victor Herbert passed away in New York City[4].
  • Victor Herbert was born on February 1, 1859[3].
  • Victor Herbert died on May 26, 1924[5].
  • Victor Herbert died on May 24, 1924[12].
  • Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].
  • Among Victor Herbert's spouses was Therese Förster[14].
  • Victor Herbert held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Victor Herbert held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Victor Herbert's professions included composer[6].
  • Victor Herbert worked as a conductor[7].
  • Victor Herbert's professions included screenwriter[8].
  • Victor Herbert's professions included cellist[9].
  • Victor Herbert's education included a stint at State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart[17].
  • Victor Herbert was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[18].
  • Victor Herbert is recorded as male[19].
  • Victor Herbert's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Victor Herbert's genre is operetta[21].
  • Victor Herbert's Commons category is recorded as Victor Herbert[22].
  • Victor Herbert's archives at is recorded as Library of Congress Music Division[23].
  • Victor Herbert's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[24].
  • Victor Herbert's family name is recorded as Herbert[25].
  • Victor Herbert's given name is recorded as Victor[26].
  • Victor Herbert's pseudonym is recorded as Frank Roland[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Dublin[2], a big city[28], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[29], founded in 0841[30] and Guernsey[11], a Crown Dependencies[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1204[33]. Victor Herbert was born on February 1, 1859[3].

Education

Victor Herbert's education included a stint at State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], screenwriter[8], and cellist[9].

Personal Life

Among Victor Herbert's spouses was Therese Förster[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 26, 1924[5] and May 24, 1924[12]. Victor Herbert died in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Victor Herbert ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (616 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

He has been cited as an influence by Harry T. Burleigh[36], a composer[37], 1866–1949[38], of United States[39], awarded the Spingarn Medal[40].

FAQs

Where was Victor Herbert born?

Victor Herbert's place of birth was Dublin[2].

Where did Victor Herbert die?

Victor Herbert passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Victor Herbert married to?

Victor Herbert's spouses include Therese Förster[14].

What did Victor Herbert do for work?

Victor Herbert worked as composer[6], conductor[7], screenwriter[8], and cellist[9].

Where did Victor Herbert go to school?

Victor Herbert was educated at State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart[17].

Who did Victor Herbert influence?

Victor Herbert has been cited as an influence by Harry T. Burleigh[36].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . historyireland.com. Retrieved . historyireland.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . hdl.loc.gov. hdl.loc.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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