Adolf von Henselt

German composer and pianist (1814–1889)
Person human Q362139
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Adolf von Henselt

Summary

Adolf von Henselt is a human[1]. Born in Schwabach[2], he… he was born on May 9, 1814[3]. He passed away in Cieplice Śląskie-Zdrój[4]. He died on October 10, 1889[5]. He worked as a pianist[6] and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Schwabach[2], Adolf von Henselt…
  • Adolf von Henselt passed away in Cieplice Śląskie-Zdrój[4].
  • Adolf von Henselt was born on May 9, 1814[3].
  • Adolf von Henselt was born on May 12, 1814[9].
  • Adolf von Henselt died on October 10, 1889[5].
  • Among Adolf von Henselt's spouses was Q136445441[10].
  • Adolf von Henselt held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[11].
  • Adolf von Henselt worked as a pianist[6].
  • Adolf von Henselt worked as a composer[7].
  • Adolf von Henselt was employed by Saint Petersburg Conservatory[12].
  • A notable student of Adolf von Henselt was Bettina Walker[13].
  • A notable student of Adolf von Henselt was Ella Adayevskaya[14].
  • A notable student of Adolf von Henselt was Boris von Vietinghoff-Scheel[15].
  • A notable student of Adolf von Henselt was Ingeborg Bronsart von Schellendorf[16].
  • A notable student of Adolf von Henselt was Eugène Holliday[17].
  • Adolf von Henselt is recorded as male[18].
  • Adolf von Henselt's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Adolf von Henselt's Commons category is recorded as Adolf von Henselt[20].
  • Adolf von Henselt's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[21].
  • Adolf von Henselt's family name is recorded as Henselt[22].
  • Adolf von Henselt's given name is recorded as Adolph[23].
  • Adolf von Henselt's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Adolf von Henselt[24].
  • Adolf von Henselt's Commons gallery is recorded as Adolf von Henselt[25].
  • Adolf von Henselt studied under Johann Nepomuk Hummel[26].
  • Adolf von Henselt studied under Simon Sechter[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Adolf von Henselt was born in Schwabach[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 9, 1814[3] and May 12, 1814[9].

Education

Studied under Johann Nepomuk Hummel[26], a composer[28], 1778–1837[29], awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honour[30] and Simon Sechter[27], a composer[31], 1788–1867[32], of Austrian Empire[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[6] and composer[7]. Adolf von Henselt was employed by Saint Petersburg Conservatory[12]. Notable students include Bettina Walker[13], a pianist[34], 1860–1893[35], of Ireland[36]; Ella Adayevskaya[14], a composer[37], 1846–1926[38], of Russian Empire[39]; Boris von Vietinghoff-Scheel[15], a composer[40], 1829–1901[41], of Russian Empire[42]; Ingeborg Bronsart von Schellendorf[16], a composer[43], 1840–1913[44], of Sweden[45], awarded the Ludwig medal for science and art[46]; and Eugène Holliday[17], a pianist[47], 1871–1925[48], of United Kingdom[49], awarded the honorary citizen of Saint Petersburg[50].

Personal Life

Adolf von Henselt was married to Q136445441[10].

Death and Burial

Adolf von Henselt died on October 10, 1889[5]. He passed away in Cieplice Śląskie-Zdrój[4].

Why It Matters

Adolf von Henselt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Adolf von Henselt born?

Adolf von Henselt's place of birth was Schwabach[2].

Where did Adolf von Henselt die?

Adolf von Henselt died in Cieplice Śląskie-Zdrój[4].

Who was Adolf von Henselt married to?

Adolf von Henselt's spouses include Q136445441[10].

What did Adolf von Henselt do for work?

Adolf von Henselt worked as pianist[6] and composer[7].

References

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Q27774159. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Q27774159. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'ca', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'eo', 'es', 'fi', 'fr', 'hu', 'it', 'ja', '
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  2. 7w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-08-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → adolf-von-henselt
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  3. 10w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-07-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Bettina Walker, Ella Adayevskaya, Boris von Vietinghoff-Scheel +2
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  4. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 392800
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  7. 17w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Dezède person id → 12847
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  8. 17w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-06-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Bettina Walker, Ella Adayevskaya, Boris von Vietinghoff-Scheel +2
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  9. 22w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → Kingdom of Bavaria
    Employer → —
    Student → Bettina Walker, Ella Adayevskaya, Boris von Vietinghoff-Scheel +2
    Family name → Henselt
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