Johann Balthasar Neumann
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Summary
Johann Balthasar Neumann was born on January 27, 1687[1], in Cheb[2]. He died on August 19, 1753[3], in Würzburg[4]. He worked as an architect[5], engineer[6], teacher[7], general contractor[8], and painter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,892 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1687[11], January 27, 1687[12], January 30, 1687[13]
- Date of death: August 18, 1753[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Bohemia[15]
- Occupation: master builder[16]
- Notable work: Veitshöchheim Palace[17], Käppele[18], Basilica of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Prüm[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Balthasar Neumann[21]
- Family name: Neumann[22]
- Given name: Johann[23], Balthasar[24]
- Topic's main category: Category:Balthasar Neumann[25]
- Commons gallery: Balthasar Neumann[26]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[29], Neues allgemeines Künstler-Lexicon[30], Nouvelle Biographie Générale[31], Meyers Conversations-Lexicon[32], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[33], The Catholic Encyclopedia[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[35]
- Commons Creator page: Balthasar Neumann[36]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Johann Balthasar Neumann include Neumann[38], an impact crater[39] and Balthasar Neumann Choir[40], a choir[41].
Why It Matters
Johann Balthasar Neumann has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for him include Neumann[38], an impact crater[39] and Balthasar Neumann Choir[40], a choir[41].
FAQs
Where was Johann Balthasar Neumann born?
Johann Balthasar Neumann was born in Cheb[2].
Where did Johann Balthasar Neumann die?
Johann Balthasar Neumann passed away in Würzburg[4].
What did Johann Balthasar Neumann do for work?
Johann Balthasar Neumann worked as an architect[5], engineer[6], teacher[7], general contractor[8], and painter[9].