Wilhelm Backhaus

German pianist (1884–1969)
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Wilhelm Backhaus
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Wilhelm Backhaus

Summary

Wilhelm Backhaus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Leipzig[2]. He was born on March 26, 1884[3]. He passed away in Villach[4]. He died on July 5, 1969[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], music educator[7], composer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (238 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leipzig[2], Wilhelm Backhaus…
  • Wilhelm Backhaus died in Villach[4].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus was born on March 26, 1884[3].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus died on July 5, 1969[5].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus is buried at Melaten-Friedhof[11].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus held citizenship in Switzerland[13].
  • German was Wilhelm Backhaus's native language[14].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus worked as a pianist[6].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus's professions included music educator[7].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus's professions included composer[8].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus was employed by University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[15].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[16].
  • A notable student of Wilhelm Backhaus was Berta Alves de Sousa[17].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus received the Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[19].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus is recorded as male[20].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus's record label is recorded as Decca[22].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus's record label is recorded as His Master's Voice[23].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Backhaus[24].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus's archives at is recorded as Historical Archive of the City of Cologne[25].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus's archives at is recorded as Public Library Leipzig[26].
  • Wilhelm Backhaus's archives at is recorded as Historical Archive of the City of Cologne[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Backhaus was born in Leipzig[2]. He was born on March 26, 1884[3]. German was his native language[14].

Education

Wilhelm Backhaus's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[16]. He earned the academic degree of professor[28]. He studied under Eugen d'Albert[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[6], music educator[7], composer[8], and university teacher[9]. Wilhelm Backhaus was employed by University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[15]. A notable student of him was Berta Alves de Sousa[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a grade of an order[30], in Germany[31] and Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[19], a grade of an order[32], in Austria[33].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Backhaus died on July 5, 1969[5]. He died in Villach[4]. Burial took place at Melaten-Friedhof[11].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Backhaus ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (238 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Backhaus born?

Wilhelm Backhaus's place of birth was Leipzig[2].

Where did Wilhelm Backhaus die?

Wilhelm Backhaus passed away in Villach[4].

What did Wilhelm Backhaus do for work?

Wilhelm Backhaus worked as pianist[6], music educator[7], composer[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Wilhelm Backhaus go to school?

Wilhelm Backhaus was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[16].

What awards did Wilhelm Backhaus receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18] and Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Who's Who in Music (2nd edition). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Who's Who in Music (2nd edition). wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [28] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [17] . Le Dictionnaire universel des créatrices. wikidata.org.
  27. [29] . Who's Who in Music (2nd edition). wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . 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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    Employer University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
    Instrument piano
    Described by source Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)
    Family name Backhaus
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