Edith Picht-Axenfeld

German pianist and harpsichordist (1914–2001)
Person human Q70011
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Edith Picht-Axenfeld

Summary

Edith Picht-Axenfeld is a human[1]. Born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2], she… she was born on January 1, 1914[3]. She died in Hinterzarten[4]. She died on April 19, 2001[5]. She worked as a pianist[6], composer[7], university teacher[8], harpsichordist[9], and music arranger[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (190 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld's place of birth was Freiburg im Breisgau[2].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld died in Hinterzarten[4].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld was born on January 1, 1914[3].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld died on April 19, 2001[5].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld is buried at Hauptfriedhof Freiburg[12].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld's father was Theodor Axenfeld[13].
  • A child of Edith Picht-Axenfeld was Clemens Picht[14].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld's professions included pianist[6].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld worked as a composer[7].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld's professions included harpsichordist[9].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld's professions included music arranger[10].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld's professions included musician[16].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld was employed by Hochschule für Musik Freiburg[17].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld received the Reinhold Schneider Prize[19].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld is recorded as female[20].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld's genre is classical music[22].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld's Commons category is recorded as Edith Picht-Axenfeld[23].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld's family name is recorded as Picht[24].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld's given name is recorded as Edith[25].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld's instrument is recorded as harpsichord[26].
  • Edith Picht-Axenfeld's instrument is recorded as piano[27].

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Origins and Family

Edith Picht-Axenfeld's place of birth was Freiburg im Breisgau[2]. She was born on January 1, 1914[3]. Her father was Theodor Axenfeld[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[6], composer[7], university teacher[8], harpsichordist[9], music arranger[10], and musician[16]. Among Edith Picht-Axenfeld's employers was Hochschule für Musik Freiburg[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a grade of an order[28], in Germany[29] and Reinhold Schneider Prize[19], a literary award[30], in Germany[31].

Personal Life

A child of Edith Picht-Axenfeld was Clemens Picht[14].

Death and Burial

Edith Picht-Axenfeld died on April 19, 2001[5]. She died in Hinterzarten[4]. She is buried at Hauptfriedhof Freiburg[12].

Why It Matters

Edith Picht-Axenfeld ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (190 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Edith Picht-Axenfeld born?

Edith Picht-Axenfeld's place of birth was Freiburg im Breisgau[2].

Where did Edith Picht-Axenfeld die?

Edith Picht-Axenfeld passed away in Hinterzarten[4].

Who were Edith Picht-Axenfeld's parents?

Edith Picht-Axenfeld's father was Theodor Axenfeld[13].

What did Edith Picht-Axenfeld do for work?

Edith Picht-Axenfeld worked as pianist[6], composer[7], university teacher[8], harpsichordist[9], and music arranger[10].

What awards did Edith Picht-Axenfeld receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18] and Reinhold Schneider Prize[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of death → Hinterzarten
    Child → Clemens Picht
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