Hans Christian Lumbye
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Summary
Hans Christian Lumbye was born on May 2, 1810[1], in Copenhagen[2]. He died on March 20, 1874[3], in Copenhagen[4]. He worked as a composer[5], trumpeter[6], conductor[7], and chapelmaster[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Holmen Cemetery[10]
- Child: Julie Hansen[11], Carl Christian Lumbye[12], Georg August Lumbye[13], Caroline Recke-Madsen[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[15]
- Award received: Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Hans Christian Lumbye[18]
- Family name: Lumbye[19]
- Given name: Hans[20], Christian[21]
- Instrument: trumpet[22], violin[23]
- Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[24], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[26]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:WikiProject 1000 important articles about Denmark[27]
Why It Matters
Hans Christian Lumbye has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Hans Christian Lumbye born?
Hans Christian Lumbye's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
Where did Hans Christian Lumbye die?
Hans Christian Lumbye passed away in Copenhagen[4].
What did Hans Christian Lumbye do for work?
Hans Christian Lumbye worked as a composer[5], trumpeter[6], conductor[7], and chapelmaster[8].
What awards did Hans Christian Lumbye receive?
Honors received include Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[16].