Johann Christoph Denner
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Summary
Johann Christoph Denner was born on August 13, 1655[1], in Leipzig[2]. He died on April 26, 1707[3], in Nuremberg[4]. He worked as an inventor[5], tool and die maker[6], musical instrument maker[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (349 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of death: April 20, 1707[10]
- Child: Jacob Denner[11]
- Country of citizenship: Electorate of Saxony[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Commons category: Johann Christoph Denner[14]
- Family name: Denner[15]
- Given name: Johann[16]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[17], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18], Riemann's Music Dictionary[19], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[21]
- Date of baptism: August 13, 1655[22]
Why It Matters
Johann Christoph Denner has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
He is credited with the discovery of clarinet[25], a type of musical instrument[26].
FAQs
Where was Johann Christoph Denner born?
Johann Christoph Denner was born in Leipzig[2].
Where did Johann Christoph Denner die?
Johann Christoph Denner passed away in Nuremberg[4].
What did Johann Christoph Denner do for work?
Johann Christoph Denner worked as an inventor[5], tool and die maker[6], musical instrument maker[7], and musician[8].
What did Johann Christoph Denner discover?
Johann Christoph Denner is credited as discoverer of clarinet[25].