Carl Maria von Weber

German Romantic composer (1786–1826)
Person human Q154812
Carl Maria von Weber
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Carl Maria von Weber

Summary

Carl Maria von Weber is a human[1]. He was born in Eutin[2]. He was born on December 18, 1786[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 5, 1826[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], pianist[8], guitarist[9], and classical guitarist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,411 views/month, #6,896 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Carl Maria von Weber was born in Eutin[2].
  • Carl Maria von Weber's place of birth was Lübeck[12].
  • Carl Maria von Weber passed away in London[4].
  • Carl Maria von Weber was born on December 18, 1786[3].
  • Carl Maria von Weber was born on November 1786[13].
  • Carl Maria von Weber was born on November 18, 1786[14].
  • Carl Maria von Weber died on June 5, 1826[5].
  • Carl Maria von Weber is buried at Alter Katholischer Friedhof[15].
  • Carl Maria von Weber's father was Franz Anton von Weber[16].
  • Carl Maria von Weber's mother was Genovefa von Weber[17].
  • Carl Maria von Weber was married to Caroline Weber[18].
  • A child of Carl Maria von Weber was Max Maria von Weber[19].
  • Carl Maria von Weber held citizenship in Prince-Bishopric of Lübeck[20].
  • German was Carl Maria von Weber's native language[21].
  • Carl Maria von Weber's professions included composer[6].
  • Carl Maria von Weber worked as a conductor[7].
  • Carl Maria von Weber's professions included pianist[8].
  • Carl Maria von Weber worked as a guitarist[9].
  • Carl Maria von Weber's professions included classical guitarist[10].
  • Carl Maria von Weber's professions included music critic[22].
  • Carl Maria von Weber's field of work was music[23].
  • Carl Maria von Weber's field of work was music criticism[24].
  • Carl Maria von Weber's education included a stint at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[25].
  • A notable student of Carl Maria von Weber was Caroline Ridderstolpe[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Carl Maria von Weber is Der Freischütz[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Eutin[2], an urban municipality in Germany[28], in Germany[29] and Lübeck[12], a big city[30], in Germany[31]. Recorded date of birth include December 18, 1786[3], November 1786[13], and November 18, 1786[14]. Carl Maria von Weber's father was Franz Anton von Weber[16]. His mother was Genovefa von Weber[17]. German was his native language[21].

Education

Carl Maria von Weber's education included a stint at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[25]. He studied under Michael Haydn[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], pianist[8], guitarist[9], classical guitarist[10], and music critic[22]. Fields of work include music[23], a type of arts[33] and music criticism[24], an academic discipline[34]. A notable student of Carl Maria von Weber was Caroline Ridderstolpe[26].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Der Freischütz[27], a dramatico-musical work[35], founded in 1817[36] and Oberon[37], a dramatico-musical work[38]. Things named for Carl Maria von Weber include Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber[39], a conservatory[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1952[42] and Weber Inlet[43], a fjord[44].

Recognition

Carl Maria von Weber received the Honorary Member of the Royal Philharmonic Society[45].

Personal Life

Carl Maria von Weber was married to Caroline Weber[18]. A child of him was Max Maria von Weber[19]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[46].

Death and Burial

Carl Maria von Weber died on June 5, 1826[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[47]. Burial took place at Alter Katholischer Friedhof[15].

Why It Matters

Carl Maria von Weber ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,411 views/month, #6,896 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

Entities named for him include Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber[39], a conservatory[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1952[42] and Weber Inlet[43], a fjord[44].

FAQs

Where was Carl Maria von Weber born?

Carl Maria von Weber's place of birth was Eutin[2].

Where did Carl Maria von Weber die?

Carl Maria von Weber died in London[4].

Who were Carl Maria von Weber's parents?

Carl Maria von Weber's father was Franz Anton von Weber[16]. Carl Maria von Weber's mother was Genovefa von Weber[17].

Who was Carl Maria von Weber married to?

Carl Maria von Weber's spouses include Caroline Weber[18].

What did Carl Maria von Weber do for work?

Carl Maria von Weber worked as composer[6], conductor[7], pianist[8], guitarist[9], and classical guitarist[10].

Where did Carl Maria von Weber go to school?

Carl Maria von Weber was educated at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna[25].

What awards did Carl Maria von Weber receive?

Honors received include Honorary Member of the Royal Philharmonic Society[45].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . WeChangEd. Retrieved . wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  10. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Weber, Karl Maria Freiherr von (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
  20. [46] . Carl Maria von Weber. wikidata.org.
  21. [45] . Royal Philharmonic Society Website. Retrieved . royalphilharmonicsociety.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [47] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [13] . Carl Maria von Weber. wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wechanged.ugent.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [27] . wikidata.org.
  28. [37] . wikidata.org.
  29. [26] . wikidata.org.
  30. [32] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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