Friedrich Wilhelm Opelt

German musicologist, mathematician and astronomer
Person human Q1463138
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Summary

Friedrich Wilhelm Opelt was born on June 9, 1794[1], in Rochlitz[2]. He died on September 22, 1863[3], in Dresden[4]. He worked as a mathematician[5], musicologist[6], astronomer[7], weaver[8], and tax officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Position held: Geheimrat[11]
  • Award received: Geheimrat[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Given name: Friedrich[14]
  • Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[15], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[16]

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Works and Contributions

Things named for Friedrich Wilhelm Opelt include Opelt[17], an impact crater[18].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Wilhelm Opelt has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

Entities named for him include Opelt[17], an impact crater[18].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Wilhelm Opelt born?

Friedrich Wilhelm Opelt's place of birth was Rochlitz[2].

Where did Friedrich Wilhelm Opelt die?

Friedrich Wilhelm Opelt died in Dresden[4].

What did Friedrich Wilhelm Opelt do for work?

Friedrich Wilhelm Opelt worked as a mathematician[5], musicologist[6], astronomer[7], weaver[8], and tax officer[9].

What awards did Friedrich Wilhelm Opelt receive?

Honors received include Geheimrat[12].

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  1. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 3067
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → mathematician, musicologist, astronomer +2
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Described by source → Riemann's Music Dictionary, Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie
    Occupation → mathematician, musicologist, astronomer +2
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