Werner Neumann

German musicologist, editor and Bach researcher (1905-1991)
Person human Q99260
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Werner Neumann

Summary

Werner Neumann is a human[1]. He was born in Königstein[2]. He was born on January 21, 1905[3]. He died in Leipzig[4]. He died on April 24, 1991[5]. He worked as a musicologist[6], composer[7], university teacher[8], and editor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Werner Neumann was born in Königstein[2].
  • Werner Neumann passed away in Leipzig[4].
  • Werner Neumann was born on January 21, 1905[3].
  • Werner Neumann died on April 24, 1991[5].
  • Werner Neumann held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Werner Neumann held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[12].
  • Werner Neumann's professions included musicologist[6].
  • Werner Neumann worked as a composer[7].
  • Werner Neumann worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Werner Neumann worked as an editor[9].
  • Among Werner Neumann's employers was University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[13].
  • Werner Neumann received the National Prize of East Germany[14].
  • Werner Neumann received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[15].
  • Werner Neumann received the Medal of Merit of the GDR[16].
  • Werner Neumann was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[17].
  • Werner Neumann is recorded as male[18].
  • Werner Neumann's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Werner Neumann's family name is recorded as Neumann[20].
  • Werner Neumann's given name is recorded as Werner[21].
  • Werner Neumann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Werner Neumann's name in native language is recorded as Werner Neumann[23].
  • Werner Neumann's different from is recorded as Werner Neumann[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Werner Neumann's place of birth was Königstein[2]. He was born on January 21, 1905[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musicologist[6], composer[7], university teacher[8], and editor[9]. Werner Neumann was employed by University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[13].

Recognition

Awards received include National Prize of East Germany[14], a national award[25], in German Democratic Republic[26], founded in 1949[27]; Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[15], a grade of an order[28], in German Democratic Republic[29]; and Medal of Merit of the GDR[16], an award[30], in German Democratic Republic[31], founded in 1959[32].

Death and Burial

Werner Neumann died on April 24, 1991[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Werner Neumann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Werner Neumann born?

Born in Königstein[2], Werner Neumann…

Where did Werner Neumann die?

Werner Neumann passed away in Leipzig[4].

What did Werner Neumann do for work?

Werner Neumann worked as musicologist[6], composer[7], university teacher[8], and editor[9].

What awards did Werner Neumann receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[14], Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[15], and Medal of Merit of the GDR[16].

References

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  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] ↑ . 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. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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