Hans Folz

German artist, singer, and poet. He was also a noted dramtist, who began his career as a barber
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Hans Folz

Summary

Hans Folz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Worms[2]. He was born on January 1, 1435[3]. He passed away in Nuremberg[4]. He died on January 1, 1513[5]. He worked as a composer[6], writer[7], Meistersinger[8], barber[9], and physician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Worms[2], Hans Folz…
  • Hans Folz passed away in Nuremberg[4].
  • Hans Folz was born on January 1, 1435[3].
  • Hans Folz died on January 1, 1513[5].
  • Hans Folz held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Hans Folz's professions included composer[6].
  • Hans Folz's professions included writer[7].
  • Hans Folz's professions included Meistersinger[8].
  • Hans Folz worked as a barber[9].
  • Hans Folz's professions included physician[10].
  • Hans Folz is recorded as male[13].
  • Hans Folz's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Hans Folz is associated with the German Renaissance movement[15].
  • Hans Folz's Commons category is recorded as Hans Folz[16].
  • Hans Folz's archives at is recorded as Bavarian State Library[17].
  • Hans Folz's family name is recorded as Folz[18].
  • Hans Folz's given name is recorded as Hans[19].
  • Hans Folz's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20].
  • Hans Folz's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Hans Folz's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[22].
  • Hans Folz's described by source is recorded as Library of the World's Best Literature[23].
  • Hans Folz's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24].
  • Hans Folz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Middle High German[25].
  • Hans Folz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Hans Folz's name in native language is recorded as Hans Folz[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Worms[2], Hans Folz… he was born on January 1, 1435[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], writer[7], Meistersinger[8], barber[9], and physician[10].

Death and Burial

Hans Folz died on January 1, 1513[5]. He passed away in Nuremberg[4].

Why It Matters

Hans Folz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (119 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Hans Folz born?

Hans Folz was born in Worms[2].

Where did Hans Folz die?

Hans Folz died in Nuremberg[4].

What did Hans Folz do for work?

Hans Folz worked as composer[6], writer[7], Meistersinger[8], barber[9], and physician[10].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 8w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation composer, writer, Meistersinger +2
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  5. 19w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Movement German Renaissance
    Occupation composer, writer, Meistersinger +2
    Place of death Nuremberg
    Sex or gender male
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