Giacomo Meyerbeer

German-French composer
Person human Q105237
Giacomo Meyerbeer
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Giacomo Meyerbeer

Summary

Giacomo Meyerbeer is a human[1]. He was born in Tasdorf[2]. He was born on September 5, 1791[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on May 2, 1864[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], autobiographer[8], music director[9], and pianist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,619 views/month, #7,093 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tasdorf[2], Giacomo Meyerbeer…
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer's place of birth was Berlin[12].
  • Born in Tasdorf[13], Giacomo Meyerbeer…
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer died in Paris[4].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer was born on September 5, 1791[3].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer was born on 1791[14].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer died on May 2, 1864[5].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer died on 1864[15].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer died on May 24, 1864[16].
  • Burial took place at Schönhauser Allee Jewish Cemetery[17].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer's father was Jacob Herz Beer[18].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer's mother was Amalie Beer[19].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer was married to Minna Meyerbeer[20].
  • A child of Giacomo Meyerbeer was Cornelie Richter[21].
  • A child of Giacomo Meyerbeer was Blanca von Korff[22].
  • A child of Giacomo Meyerbeer was Cäcilie von Andrian-Werburg[23].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[24].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[25].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer worked as a composer[6].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer worked as a conductor[7].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer worked as an autobiographer[8].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer worked as a music director[9].
  • Giacomo Meyerbeer's professions included pianist[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Giacomo Meyerbeer is Robert le diable[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Giacomo Meyerbeer is Les Huguenots[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: DE[29]

  • Began / founded: 1791-09-05[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1864-05-02[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: e2e5fec1-d87b-4b48-81b1-7e9ab074f348[32]

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Tasdorf[2], a dwelling place[33], in Germany[34] and Berlin[12], a seat of government[35], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[36], founded in 1244[37]. Recorded date of birth include September 5, 1791[3] and 1791[14]. Giacomo Meyerbeer's father was Jacob Herz Beer[18]. His mother was Amalie Beer[19]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], autobiographer[8], music director[9], and pianist[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Robert le diable[26], Les Huguenots[27], Le prophète[38], L'étoile du nord[39], Dinorah[40], and L'Africaine[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[42], a grade of an order[43], in France[44]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[45], a civil decoration[46], in Prussia[47], founded in 1842[48]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[49], an order[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1980[52]; Pour le Mérite[53], a courage award[54], in Prussia[55], founded in 1740[56]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[57], a grade of an order[58], in France[59]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[60], a Q1499804[61], in France[62], founded in 1802[63].

Personal Life

Giacomo Meyerbeer was married to Minna Meyerbeer[20]. Children include Cornelie Richter[21], a salonnière[64], 1842–1922[65], of Germany[66]; Blanca von Korff[22], 1830–1896[67]; and Cäcilie von Andrian-Werburg[23], 1836–1931[68].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 2, 1864[5], 1864[15], and May 24, 1864[16]. Giacomo Meyerbeer died in Paris[4]. He is buried at Schönhauser Allee Jewish Cemetery[17].

Why It Matters

Giacomo Meyerbeer ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,619 views/month, #7,093 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]

FAQs

Where was Giacomo Meyerbeer born?

Giacomo Meyerbeer's place of birth was Tasdorf[2].

Where did Giacomo Meyerbeer die?

Giacomo Meyerbeer passed away in Paris[4].

Who were Giacomo Meyerbeer's parents?

Giacomo Meyerbeer's father was Jacob Herz Beer[18]. Giacomo Meyerbeer's mother was Amalie Beer[19].

Who was Giacomo Meyerbeer married to?

Giacomo Meyerbeer's spouses include Minna Meyerbeer[20].

What did Giacomo Meyerbeer do for work?

Giacomo Meyerbeer worked as composer[6], conductor[7], autobiographer[8], music director[9], and pianist[10].

What awards did Giacomo Meyerbeer receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Honour[42], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[45], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[49], and Pour le Mérite[53].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [69] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [70] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 4w ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 4w ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 8w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 9w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-07-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag giacomo-meyerbeer
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  6. 9w ago · Birkho · 2026-07-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14636 7483
    Signature Unterschrift Giacomo Meyerbeer deutscher Pianist, Komponist
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  7. 10w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  8. 11w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  9. 11w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  10. 12w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Robert le diable, Les Huguenots, Le prophète +3
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  11. 14w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id p0087081-Meyerbeer-Giacomo-17911864
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  12. 17w ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  13. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, conductor, autobiographer +2
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  14. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  15. 19w ago · Gerwoman · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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