Johann Amadeus Wendt

German composer, musicologist and music theorist (1783-1836)
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Summary

Johann Amadeus Wendt was born on September 29, 1783[1], in Leipzig[2]. He died on December 15, 1836[3], in Göttingen[4]. He worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music theorist[7], university teacher[8], and art historian[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[11], Electorate of Saxony[12]
  • Occupation: editor[13], philosopher[14], writer[15]
  • Field of work: music[16], philosophy[17]
  • Employer: Leipzig University[18], University of Göttingen[19]
  • Educated at: Leipzig University[20]
  • Member of: Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[21], freemasonry[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Commons category: Amadeus Wendt[24]
  • Family name: Wendt[25]
  • Given name: Johann[26], Amadeus[27]
  • Work location: Leipzig[28]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[29], Riemann's Music Dictionary[30], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[31], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[32], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[34]
  • Name in native language: Johann Amadeus Wendt[35]
  • P14536: 404782[36]
  • P14585: 45703[37]
  • P14928: Y2s[38]

Why It Matters

Johann Amadeus Wendt is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Johann Amadeus Wendt born?

Johann Amadeus Wendt's place of birth was Leipzig[2].

Where did Johann Amadeus Wendt die?

Johann Amadeus Wendt passed away in Göttingen[4].

What did Johann Amadeus Wendt do for work?

Johann Amadeus Wendt worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music theorist[7], university teacher[8], and art historian[9].

Where did Johann Amadeus Wendt go to school?

Johann Amadeus Wendt was educated at Leipzig University[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · André Loh-Kliesch · 2026-10-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Johann, Amadeus
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  2. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sbn author id → TO0V532786
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  3. 13d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14928 → Y2s
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  4. 24d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 4124
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  5. 5w ago · Printstream · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 4124
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  6. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 45703
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  7. 16w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 404782
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  8. 17w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → composer, musicologist, music theorist +5
    Member of → Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony, freemasonry
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  9. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of → —
    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Riemann's Music Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +2
    Sex or gender → male
    Occupation → composer, musicologist, music theorist +5
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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