Heinrich Zöllner

German composer and conductor (1854–1941)
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Heinrich Zöllner

Summary

Heinrich Zöllner is a human[1]. Born in Leipzig[2], he… he was born on July 4, 1854[3]. He passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He died on May 8, 1941[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], librettist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich Zöllner's place of birth was Leipzig[2].
  • Heinrich Zöllner died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
  • Heinrich Zöllner was born on July 4, 1854[3].
  • Heinrich Zöllner died on May 8, 1941[5].
  • Heinrich Zöllner died on May 4, 1941[11].
  • Burial took place at Hauptfriedhof Freiburg[12].
  • Heinrich Zöllner's father was Carl Friedrich Zöllner[13].
  • A child of Heinrich Zöllner was Margarete Zoellner[14].
  • Heinrich Zöllner held citizenship in German Reich[15].
  • Heinrich Zöllner's professions included composer[6].
  • Heinrich Zöllner's professions included conductor[7].
  • Heinrich Zöllner's professions included librettist[8].
  • Heinrich Zöllner's professions included writer[9].
  • Heinrich Zöllner was employed by Leipzig University[16].
  • Heinrich Zöllner was employed by Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[17].
  • Heinrich Zöllner's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[18].
  • Heinrich Zöllner was a member of Q1303845[19].
  • Heinrich Zöllner is recorded as male[20].
  • Heinrich Zöllner's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Heinrich Zöllner's genre is opera[22].
  • Heinrich Zöllner's archives at is recorded as Bavarian State Library[23].
  • Heinrich Zöllner's family name is recorded as Zöllner[24].
  • Heinrich Zöllner's given name is recorded as Heinrich[25].
  • Heinrich Zöllner studied under Carl Reinecke[26].
  • Heinrich Zöllner studied under Salomon Jadassohn[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich Zöllner's place of birth was Leipzig[2]. He was born on July 4, 1854[3]. His father was Carl Friedrich Zöllner[13].

Education

Heinrich Zöllner was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[18]. Studied under Carl Reinecke[26], a composer[28], 1824–1910[29], of Kingdom of Prussia[30], awarded the honorary doctor of the Leipzig University[31]; Salomon Jadassohn[27], a composer[32], 1831–1902[33], of Kingdom of Prussia[34]; and Ernst Richter[35], a composer[36], 1808–1879[37], of Kingdom of Saxony[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], librettist[8], and writer[9]. Employers include Leipzig University[16], a public university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1409[41], headquartered in Leipzig[42] and Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln[17], a conservatory[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1850[45].

Personal Life

A child of Heinrich Zöllner was Margarete Zoellner[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 8, 1941[5] and May 4, 1941[11]. Heinrich Zöllner passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He is buried at Hauptfriedhof Freiburg[12].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Zöllner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Zöllner born?

Heinrich Zöllner was born in Leipzig[2].

Where did Heinrich Zöllner die?

Heinrich Zöllner died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

Who were Heinrich Zöllner's parents?

Heinrich Zöllner's father was Carl Friedrich Zöllner[13].

What did Heinrich Zöllner do for work?

Heinrich Zöllner worked as composer[6], conductor[7], librettist[8], and writer[9].

Where did Heinrich Zöllner go to school?

Heinrich Zöllner was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[18].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Q27770965. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [35] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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