Walther von der Vogelweide

German minstrel singer (c. 1170 – c. 1230)
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Walther von der Vogelweide
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Walther von der Vogelweide

Summary

Walther von der Vogelweide is a human[1]. Born in Austria[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1170[3]. He died in Würzburg[4]. He died on January 1, 1230[5]. He worked as a composer[6], poet[7], Minnesänger[8], singer[9], and playwright[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,044 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Walther von der Vogelweide's place of birth was Austria[2].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide passed away in Würzburg[4].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide was born on January 1, 1170[3].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide died on January 1, 1230[5].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide is buried at Würzburg[12].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[13].
  • Middle High German was Walther von der Vogelweide's native language[14].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[15].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide worked as a composer[6].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide worked as a poet[7].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide's professions included Minnesänger[8].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide's professions included singer[9].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide's professions included playwright[10].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide's professions included writer[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Walther von der Vogelweide is Palästinalied[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Walther von der Vogelweide is Unter der Linden[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Walther von der Vogelweide is Lieder[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Walther von der Vogelweide is Sprüche[20].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide is recorded as male[21].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide is part of Q1219976[23].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide's Commons category is recorded as Walther von der Vogelweide[24].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide's family name is recorded as Vogelweide[25].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide's given name is recorded as Walther[26].
  • Walther von der Vogelweide's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Walther von der Vogelweide[27].

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Origins and Family

Walther von der Vogelweide was born in Austria[2]. He was born on January 1, 1170[3]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[15]. Middle High German was his native language[14].

Education

Walther von der Vogelweide studied under Reinmar of Hagenau[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], poet[7], Minnesänger[8], singer[9], playwright[10], and writer[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Palästinalied[17], a literary work[29]; Unter der Linden[18], a literary work[30]; Lieder[19]; and Sprüche[20]. Things named for Walther von der Vogelweide include 9910 Vogelweide[31], an asteroid[32].

Death and Burial

Walther von der Vogelweide died on January 1, 1230[5]. He passed away in Würzburg[4]. Burial took place at Würzburg[12].

Why It Matters

Walther von der Vogelweide ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,044 views/month, #7,181 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

He has been cited as an influence by Laura Mancinelli[35], a professor[36], 1933–2016[37], of Italy[38], awarded the Mondello Prize[39], specialised in medievalist[40].

Works attributed to him include Palästinalied[41], a literary work[42] and Under der linden[43], a literary work[44]. Entities named for him include 9910 Vogelweide[31], an asteroid[32].

FAQs

Where was Walther von der Vogelweide born?

Born in Austria[2], Walther von der Vogelweide…

Where did Walther von der Vogelweide die?

Walther von der Vogelweide passed away in Würzburg[4].

What did Walther von der Vogelweide do for work?

Walther von der Vogelweide worked as composer[6], poet[7], Minnesänger[8], singer[9], and playwright[10].

Who did Walther von der Vogelweide influence?

Walther von der Vogelweide has been cited as an influence by Laura Mancinelli[35].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] ↑ . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Q43476243. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . Q22075729. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . Q24237692. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] ↑ . 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. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  9. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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