Wolfgang Carl Briegel

German musician and composer
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Wolfgang Carl Briegel

Summary

Wolfgang Carl Briegel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Königsberg in Bayern[2]. He was born on May 21, 1626[3]. He passed away in Darmstadt[4]. He died on November 19, 1712[5]. He worked as an organist[6], chapelmaster[7], teacher[8], composer[9], and cantor[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Königsberg in Bayern[2], Wolfgang Carl Briegel…
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel passed away in Darmstadt[4].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel was born on May 21, 1626[3].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel was born on May 1, 1626[12].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel was born on 1626[13].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel died on November 19, 1712[5].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel's professions included organist[6].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel's professions included chapelmaster[7].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel's professions included teacher[8].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel's professions included composer[9].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel worked as a cantor[10].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel worked as a chapelmaster[15].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel's education included a stint at University of Altdorf[16].
  • A notable student of Wolfgang Carl Briegel was Ernest Louis, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt[17].
  • A notable student of Wolfgang Carl Briegel was Bernhard I of Saxe-Meiningen[18].
  • A notable student of Wolfgang Carl Briegel was Ernst Christian Hesse[19].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel is recorded as male[20].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel is associated with the Baroque music movement[22].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel's Commons category is recorded as Wolfgang Carl Briegel[23].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel's family name is recorded as Briegel[24].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel's given name is recorded as Wolfgang[25].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel's work location is recorded as Schweinfurt[26].
  • Wolfgang Carl Briegel's work location is recorded as Darmstadt[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Königsberg in Bayern[2], Wolfgang Carl Briegel… Recorded date of birth include May 21, 1626[3], May 1, 1626[12], and 1626[13].

Education

Wolfgang Carl Briegel's education included a stint at University of Altdorf[16]. Studied under Johann Staden[28], an organist[29], 1581–1634[30], of Germany[31] and Johann Erasmus Kindermann[32], a composer[33], 1616–1655[34], of Holy Roman Empire[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include organist[6], chapelmaster[7], teacher[8], composer[9], and cantor[10]. Notable students include Ernest Louis, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt[17], a composer[36], 1667–1739[37], of Germany[38], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Elephant[39], specialised in politics[40]; Bernhard I of Saxe-Meiningen[18], a politician[41], 1649–1706[42], of Germany[43], specialised in politics[44]; and Ernst Christian Hesse[19], a composer[45], 1676–1762[46], of Thuringia[47].

Death and Burial

Wolfgang Carl Briegel died on November 19, 1712[5]. He died in Darmstadt[4].

Why It Matters

Wolfgang Carl Briegel has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Carl Briegel born?

Wolfgang Carl Briegel was born in Königsberg in Bayern[2].

Where did Wolfgang Carl Briegel die?

Wolfgang Carl Briegel passed away in Darmstadt[4].

What did Wolfgang Carl Briegel do for work?

Wolfgang Carl Briegel worked as organist[6], chapelmaster[7], teacher[8], composer[9], and cantor[10].

Where did Wolfgang Carl Briegel go to school?

Wolfgang Carl Briegel was educated at University of Altdorf[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Neue Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Bosls bayerische Biographie. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Bosls bayerische Biographie. wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Bosls bayerische Biographie. wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Bosls bayerische Biographie. wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Neue Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Neue Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Bosls bayerische Biographie. wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Neue Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . Briegel, Wolfgang Karl (ADB). wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Bosls bayerische Biographie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . Bosls bayerische Biographie. wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . Bosls bayerische Biographie. wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . Neue Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . Neue Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  27. [32] . Neue Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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