Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow

German composer
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Summary

Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow was born on November 19, 1663[1], in Leipzig[2]. He died on August 14, 1712[3], in Halle (Saale)[4]. He worked as a composer[5], organist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (291 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Q136162949[9]
  • Mother: Q136162952[10]
  • Spouse: Q136162956[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
  • Field of work: music[13]
  • Educated at: Thomasschule zu Leipzig[14]
  • Student: George Frideric Handel[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Movement: Baroque music[17]
  • Commons category: Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow[18]
  • Family name: Zachow[19]
  • Given name: Friedrich[20]
  • Student of: Johann Schelle[21], Basilius Petritz[22], Johann Hildebrand[23]
  • Instrument: organ[24]
  • Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[25], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27]
  • Name in native language: Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow[28]

Why It Matters

Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow born?

Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow's place of birth was Leipzig[2].

Where did Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow die?

Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow died in Halle (Saale)[4].

Who were Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow's parents?

Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow's father was Q136162949[9]. Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow's mother was Q136162952[10].

Who was Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow married to?

Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow's spouses include Q136162956[11].

What did Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow do for work?

Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow worked as a composer[5], organist[6], and university teacher[7].

Where did Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow go to school?

Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow was educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 18w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instrument → organ
    Described by source → Riemann's Music Dictionary, Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie
    Family name → Zachow
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