Clara Schumann

German musician and composer (1819–1896)
Person human Q132232
Clara Schumann
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Clara Schumann

Summary

Clara Schumann is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Leipzig[2]. She was born on September 13, 1819[3]. She passed away in Frankfurt[4]. She died on May 20, 1896[5]. She worked as a pianist[6], composer[7], and music educator[8]. She ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,039 views/month, #6,490 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Clara Schumann was born in Leipzig[2].
  • Clara Schumann died in Frankfurt[4].
  • Clara Schumann was born on September 13, 1819[3].
  • Clara Schumann died on May 20, 1896[5].
  • Clara Schumann is buried at Alter Friedhof Bonn[10].
  • Clara Schumann's father was Friedrich Wieck[11].
  • Clara Schumann's mother was Mariane Bargiel[12].
  • Clara Schumann was married to Robert Schumann[13].
  • A child of Clara Schumann was Eugenie Schumann[14].
  • A child of Clara Schumann was Felix Schumann[15].
  • A child of Clara Schumann was Julie Schumann[16].
  • A child of Clara Schumann was Marie Schumann[17].
  • A child of Clara Schumann was Ferdinand Schumann[18].
  • A child of Clara Schumann was Elise Schumann[19].
  • Clara Schumann held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[20].
  • Clara Schumann worked as a pianist[6].
  • Clara Schumann's professions included composer[7].
  • Clara Schumann's professions included music educator[8].
  • Clara Schumann was employed by Hoch Conservatory[21].
  • A notable student of Clara Schumann was Richard Andersson[22].
  • A notable student of Clara Schumann was Margarethe Stern[23].
  • A notable student of Clara Schumann was Orpheline Olsen[24].
  • A notable student of Clara Schumann was Fanny Davies[25].
  • A notable student of Clara Schumann was Adelina de Lara[26].
  • A notable student of Clara Schumann was Ilona Eibenschütz[27].

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Origins and Family

Clara Schumann's place of birth was Leipzig[2]. She was born on September 13, 1819[3]. Her father was Friedrich Wieck[11]. Her mother was Mariane Bargiel[12].

Education

Studied under Friedrich Wieck[28] and Christian Theodor Weinlig[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[6], composer[7], and music educator[8]. Among Clara Schumann's employers was Hoch Conservatory[21]. Notable students include Richard Andersson[22], a composer[30], 1851–1918[31], of Sweden[32]; Margarethe Stern[23], a pianist[33], 1857–1899[34], of Germany[35]; Orpheline Olsen[24], a musicologist[36], 1846–1910[37], of Kingdom of Denmark[38]; Fanny Davies[25], a pianist[39], 1861–1934[40], of United Kingdom[41]; Adelina de Lara[26]; and Ilona Eibenschütz[27].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Piano Concerto No. 1[42], a musical work/composition[43], founded in 1836[44] and Piano Trio[45], a musical work/composition[46], founded in 1846[47]. Things named for Clara Schumann include Schumann-Haus[48], 10734 Wieck[49], and Wieck[50].

Personal Life

Clara Schumann was married to Robert Schumann[13]. Children include Eugenie Schumann[14], a pianist[51], 1851–1938[52], of German Reich[53]; Felix Schumann[15], a poet[54], 1854–1879[55], of Kingdom of Prussia[56], specialised in literature[57]; Julie Schumann[16], 1845–1872[58]; Marie Schumann[17], a pedagogue[59], 1841–1929[60], of Germany[61]; Ferdinand Schumann[18], 1849–1891[62]; and Elise Schumann[19], a pianist[63], 1843–1928[64].

Death and Burial

Clara Schumann died on May 20, 1896[5]. She passed away in Frankfurt[4]. The cause of death was stroke[65]. She is buried at Alter Friedhof Bonn[10].

Why It Matters

Clara Schumann ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,039 views/month, #6,490 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] She is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

Entities named for her include Schumann-Haus[48], 10734 Wieck[49], and Wieck[50].

FAQs

Where was Clara Schumann born?

Clara Schumann's place of birth was Leipzig[2].

Where did Clara Schumann die?

Clara Schumann passed away in Frankfurt[4].

Who were Clara Schumann's parents?

Clara Schumann's father was Friedrich Wieck[11]. Clara Schumann's mother was Mariane Bargiel[12].

Who was Clara Schumann married to?

Clara Schumann's spouses include Robert Schumann[13].

What did Clara Schumann do for work?

Clara Schumann worked as pianist[6], composer[7], and music educator[8].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Printstream · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Described by source Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +9
    Occupation pianist, composer, music educator
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