Claudio Merulo
Italian organist and composer
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Summary
Claudio Merulo was born on April 8, 1533[1], in Correggio[2]. He died on May 4, 1604[3], in Parma[4]. He worked as an organist[5], composer[6], and musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (393 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Republic of Venice[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Commons category: Claudio Merulo[11]
- Family name: Merulo[12]
- Given name: Claudio[13]
- Student of: Gioseffo Zarlino[14], Tugdual Menon[15], Annibale Padovano[16]
- Instrument: pipe organ[17], organ[18]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Riemann's Music Dictionary[20], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Italian[22]
- Start of work period: 1568[23]
Why It Matters
Claudio Merulo has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Claudio Merulo born?
Claudio Merulo's place of birth was Correggio[2].
Where did Claudio Merulo die?
Claudio Merulo died in Parma[4].
What did Claudio Merulo do for work?
Claudio Merulo worked as an organist[5], composer[6], and musician[7].