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].