Wilhelm Backhaus
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Summary
Wilhelm Backhaus was born on March 26, 1884[1], in Leipzig[2]. He died on July 5, 1969[3], in Villach[4]. He worked as a pianist[5], music educator[6], composer[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (721 views/month, #7,252 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Melaten-Friedhof[10]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11], Switzerland[12]
- Native language: German[13]
- Employer: University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[14]
- Educated at: University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[15]
- Student: Berta Alves de Sousa[16]
- Award received: Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Record label: Decca[20], His Master's Voice[21]
- Commons category: Wilhelm Backhaus[22]
- Archives at: Historical Archive of the City of Cologne[23], Public Library Leipzig[24]
- Academic degree: professor[25]
- Family name: Backhaus[26]
- Given name: Wilhelm[27]
- Student of: Eugen d'Albert[28]
- Instrument: piano[29]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[31]
Why It Matters
Wilhelm Backhaus has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
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 a pianist[5], music educator[6], composer[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Wilhelm Backhaus go to school?
Wilhelm Backhaus was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[15].
What awards did Wilhelm Backhaus receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17] and Great Silver Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[18].