Johann Gottfried Walther
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Summary
Johann Gottfried Walther was born on September 18, 1684[1], in Erfurt[2]. He died on March 23, 1748[3], in Weimar[4]. He worked as a composer[5], organist[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], and chapelmaster[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (482 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Child: Johann Christoph Walther[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Sex or gender: male[13]
- Movement: Baroque music[14]
- Commons category: Johann Gottfried Walther[15]
- Archives at: Berlin State Library[16]
- Family name: Walther[17]
- Given name: Johann[18], Gottfried[19]
- Student of: Johann Bernhard Bach the elder[20], Johann Heinrich Buttstett[21]
- Instrument: organ[22]
- Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[23], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
- Commons Creator page: Johann Gottfried Walther[27]
- Name in native language: Johann Gottfried Walther[28]
Why It Matters
Johann Gottfried Walther has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Johann Gottfried Walther born?
Johann Gottfried Walther's place of birth was Erfurt[2].
Where did Johann Gottfried Walther die?
Johann Gottfried Walther passed away in Weimar[4].
What did Johann Gottfried Walther do for work?
Johann Gottfried Walther worked as a composer[5], organist[6], musicologist[7], music theorist[8], and chapelmaster[9].