Anton Bruckner

Austrian composer (1824-1896)
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Anton Bruckner

Summary

Anton Bruckner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ansfelden[2]. He was born on September 4, 1824[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on October 11, 1896[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], music educator[9], and organist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,430 views/month, #6,836 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ansfelden[2], Anton Bruckner…
  • Anton Bruckner passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Anton Bruckner was born on September 4, 1824[3].
  • Anton Bruckner died on October 11, 1896[5].
  • Anton Bruckner's father was Q139550119[12].
  • Anton Bruckner's mother was Theresia Helm[13].
  • Anton Bruckner held citizenship in Austrian Empire[14].
  • Anton Bruckner held citizenship in Cisleithania[15].
  • Anton Bruckner worked as a composer[6].
  • Anton Bruckner's professions included musicologist[7].
  • Anton Bruckner's professions included music theorist[8].
  • Anton Bruckner worked as a music educator[9].
  • Anton Bruckner's professions included organist[10].
  • Anton Bruckner's professions included university teacher[16].
  • Anton Bruckner's field of work was performing arts[17].
  • Among Anton Bruckner's employers was University of Vienna[18].
  • Anton Bruckner was employed by University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[19].
  • Anton Bruckner's education included a stint at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[20].
  • A notable student of Anton Bruckner was Károly Aggházy[21].
  • A notable student of Anton Bruckner was Émile Jaques-Dalcroze[22].
  • A notable student of Anton Bruckner was Alexander von Zemlinsky[23].
  • A notable student of Anton Bruckner was Franz Schmidt[24].
  • A notable student of Anton Bruckner was Vladimir de Pachmann[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Anton Bruckner is Symphony No. 3[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Anton Bruckner is Symphony No. 4[27].

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Origins and Family

Anton Bruckner's place of birth was Ansfelden[2]. He was born on September 4, 1824[3]. His father was Q139550119[12]. His mother was Theresia Helm[13].

Education

Anton Bruckner's education included a stint at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], music educator[9], organist[10], and university teacher[16]. Anton Bruckner's field of work was performing arts[17]. Employers include University of Vienna[18], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1365[30], headquartered in Vienna[31] and University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[19], a public university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1819[34], headquartered in main building of the University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna[35]. Notable students include Károly Aggházy[21], Émile Jaques-Dalcroze[22], Alexander von Zemlinsky[23], Franz Schmidt[24], and Vladimir de Pachmann[25].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Symphony No. 3[26], a musical work/composition[36]; Symphony No. 4[27], a musical work/composition[37], founded in 1880[38]; Symphony No. 5[39], a musical work/composition[40]; Symphony No. 6[41], a musical work/composition[42]; Symphony No. 7[43], a musical work/composition[44]; and Symphony No. 8[45], a musical work/composition[46]. Things named for Anton Bruckner include Brucknerhaus[47], Anton Bruckner Award[48], and 3955 Bruckner[49].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[50], a grade of an order[51], in Austria–Hungary[52] and honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[53], an award[54], in Austria[55], founded in 1650[56].

Personal Life

Anton Bruckner's religion is recorded as Catholicism[57].

Death and Burial

Anton Bruckner died on October 11, 1896[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4].

Why It Matters

Anton Bruckner ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,430 views/month, #6,836 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Entities named for him include Brucknerhaus[47], Anton Bruckner Award[48], and 3955 Bruckner[49].

FAQs

Where was Anton Bruckner born?

Born in Ansfelden[2], Anton Bruckner…

Where did Anton Bruckner die?

Anton Bruckner passed away in Vienna[4].

Who were Anton Bruckner's parents?

Anton Bruckner's father was Q139550119[12]. Anton Bruckner's mother was Theresia Helm[13].

What did Anton Bruckner do for work?

Anton Bruckner worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], music educator[9], and organist[10].

Where did Anton Bruckner go to school?

Anton Bruckner was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[20].

What awards did Anton Bruckner receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[50] and honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[53].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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