Johann Nikolaus Forkel
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Summary
Johann Nikolaus Forkel was born on February 22, 1749[1], in Meeder[2]. He died on March 20, 1818[3], in Göttingen[4]. He worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music theorist[7], music historian[8], and biographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (325 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Rudolf Wedekind[11]
- Spouse: Meta Forkel-Liebeskind[12]
- Child: Q137731621[13]
- Country of citizenship: Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld[14]
- Occupation: writer[15], organist[16], independent publisher[17], music director[18], musicographer[19]
- Employer: University of Göttingen[20]
- Educated at: University of Göttingen[21]
- Student: Louise Müller[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: classical music[24]
- Commons category: Johann Nikolaus Forkel[25]
- Archives at: Berlin State Library[26]
- Family name: Forkel[27]
- Given name: Johann[28], Nikolaus[29]
- Instrument: organ[30]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[31], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], Riemann's Music Dictionary[33], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[34], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[35], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[37]
- Commons Creator page: Johann Nikolaus Forkel[38]
Why It Matters
Johann Nikolaus Forkel has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Johann Nikolaus Forkel born?
Johann Nikolaus Forkel was born in Meeder[2].
Where did Johann Nikolaus Forkel die?
Johann Nikolaus Forkel died in Göttingen[4].
Who were Johann Nikolaus Forkel's parents?
Johann Nikolaus Forkel's father was Rudolf Wedekind[11].
Who was Johann Nikolaus Forkel married to?
Johann Nikolaus Forkel's spouses include Meta Forkel-Liebeskind[12].
What did Johann Nikolaus Forkel do for work?
Johann Nikolaus Forkel worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music theorist[7], music historian[8], and biographer[9].
Where did Johann Nikolaus Forkel go to school?
Johann Nikolaus Forkel was educated at University of Göttingen[21].