Felix Mendelssohn
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Felix Mendelssohn
Summary
Felix Mendelssohn is a human[1]. Born in Hamburg[2], he… he was born on February 3, 1809[3]. He died in Leipzig[4]. He died on November 4, 1847[5]. He worked as a composer[6], pianist[7], organist[8], conductor[9], and musicologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,603 views/month, #5,542 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Felix Mendelssohn was born in Hamburg[2].
- Felix Mendelssohn passed away in Leipzig[4].
- Felix Mendelssohn was born on February 3, 1809[3].
- Felix Mendelssohn was born on January 1, 1809[12].
- Felix Mendelssohn died on November 4, 1847[5].
- Felix Mendelssohn died on 1847[13].
- Burial took place at cemeteries at Hallesches Tor[14].
- Felix Mendelssohn's father was Abraham Mendelssohn Bartholdy[15].
- Felix Mendelssohn's mother was Lea Mendelssohn Bartholdy[16].
- Felix Mendelssohn was married to Cécile Mendelssohn Bartholdy[17].
- A child of Felix Mendelssohn was Paul Mendelssohn Bartholdy[18].
- A child of Felix Mendelssohn was Carl Mendelssohn Bartoldy[19].
- A child of Felix Mendelssohn was Lili Wach[20].
- A child of Felix Mendelssohn was Marie Benecke[21].
- Felix Mendelssohn held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[22].
- Felix Mendelssohn held citizenship in Hamburg[23].
- Felix Mendelssohn's professions included composer[6].
- Felix Mendelssohn worked as a pianist[7].
- Felix Mendelssohn's professions included organist[8].
- Felix Mendelssohn worked as a conductor[9].
- Felix Mendelssohn's professions included musicologist[10].
- Felix Mendelssohn's professions included music educator[24].
- Felix Mendelssohn's field of work was music composing[25].
- Felix Mendelssohn was employed by University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[26].
- Felix Mendelssohn's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[27].
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Origins and Family
Felix Mendelssohn was born in Hamburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 3, 1809[3] and January 1, 1809[12]. His father was Abraham Mendelssohn Bartholdy[15]. His mother was Lea Mendelssohn Bartholdy[16].
Education
Felix Mendelssohn was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], pianist[7], organist[8], conductor[9], musicologist[10], and music educator[24]. Felix Mendelssohn's field of work was music composing[25]. He was employed by University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[26].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include A Midsummer Night's Dream[28], a musical work/composition[29], founded in 1826[30]; Symphony No. 3[31], a musical work/composition[32]; Symphony No. 4[33], a musical work/composition[34], founded in 1833[35]; Violin Concerto in E minor[36]; and The Hebrides[37]. Things named for Felix Mendelssohn include University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[38], Mendelssohn-Haus[39], Mendelssohn Award[40], Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Award[41], Leipzig International Mendelssohn Prize[42], Mendelssohn Inlet[43], Mendelssohn[44], and 3954 Mendelssohn[45].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[46], a civil decoration[47], in Prussia[48], founded in 1842[49]; honorary citizen of Leipzig[50], an award[51], in Germany[52]; and Pour le Mérite[53], a courage award[54], in Prussia[55], founded in 1740[56].
Personal Life
Felix Mendelssohn was married to Cécile Mendelssohn Bartholdy[17]. Children include Paul Mendelssohn Bartholdy[18], a chemist[57], 1841–1880[58], of Germany[59]; Carl Mendelssohn Bartoldy[19], a historian[60], 1838–1897[61], of Germany[62]; Lili Wach[20], a chanteuse[63], 1845–1910[64], of Germany[65]; and Marie Benecke[21], 1839–1897[66]. Religious affiliations include Lutheranism[67], a Christian denominational family[68], founded in 1517[69] and reformed[70], in Switzerland[71].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include November 4, 1847[5] and 1847[13]. Felix Mendelssohn died in Leipzig[4]. The cause of death was stroke[72]. He is buried at cemeteries at Hallesches Tor[14].
Why It Matters
Felix Mendelssohn ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,603 views/month, #5,542 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 121 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]
He has been cited as an influence by Fanny Mendelssohn[75], a composer[76], 1805–1847[77], of Hamburg[78], specialised in music[79] and Charles Gounod[80], a classical composer[81], 1818–1893[82], of France[83], awarded the Prix de Rome[84].
Works attributed to him include Symphony No. 4[85], a musical work/composition[86], founded in 1833[87] and Symphony No. 3[88], a musical work/composition[89]. Entities named for him include University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[38], Mendelssohn-Haus[39], Mendelssohn Award[40], Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Award[41], Leipzig International Mendelssohn Prize[42], and Mendelssohn Inlet[43].
FAQs
Where was Felix Mendelssohn born?
Felix Mendelssohn's place of birth was Hamburg[2].
Where did Felix Mendelssohn die?
Felix Mendelssohn passed away in Leipzig[4].
Who were Felix Mendelssohn's parents?
Felix Mendelssohn's father was Abraham Mendelssohn Bartholdy[15]. Felix Mendelssohn's mother was Lea Mendelssohn Bartholdy[16].
Who was Felix Mendelssohn married to?
Felix Mendelssohn's spouses include Cécile Mendelssohn Bartholdy[17].
What did Felix Mendelssohn do for work?
Felix Mendelssohn worked as composer[6], pianist[7], organist[8], conductor[9], and musicologist[10].
Where did Felix Mendelssohn go to school?
Felix Mendelssohn was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[27].
What awards did Felix Mendelssohn receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[46], honorary citizen of Leipzig[50], and Pour le Mérite[53].
Who did Felix Mendelssohn influence?
Felix Mendelssohn has been cited as an influence by Fanny Mendelssohn[75] and Charles Gounod[80].