Johann Schelle

German composer (1648-1701)
Person human Q449311
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Johann Schelle

Summary

Johann Schelle is a human[1]. His place of birth was Geising[2]. He was born on September 6, 1648[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on March 10, 1701[5]. He worked as a composer[6], choir director[7], and conductor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Johann Schelle was born in Geising[2].
  • Johann Schelle died in Leipzig[4].
  • Johann Schelle was born on September 6, 1648[3].
  • Johann Schelle was born on 1648[10].
  • Johann Schelle died on March 10, 1701[5].
  • Johann Schelle held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[11].
  • Johann Schelle held citizenship in Electorate of Saxony[12].
  • Johann Schelle's professions included composer[6].
  • Johann Schelle worked as a choir director[7].
  • Johann Schelle's professions included conductor[8].
  • Johann Schelle held the position of Thomaskantor[13].
  • A notable student of Johann Schelle was Georg Österreich[14].
  • A notable student of Johann Schelle was Reinhard Keiser[15].
  • A notable student of Johann Schelle was Christoph Graupner[16].
  • Johann Schelle is recorded as male[17].
  • Johann Schelle's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Johann Schelle is associated with the Baroque music movement[19].
  • Johann Schelle's family name is recorded as Schelle[20].
  • Johann Schelle's given name is recorded as Johann[21].
  • Johann Schelle studied under Heinrich Schütz[22].
  • Johann Schelle's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[23].
  • Johann Schelle's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Johann Schelle's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[25].
  • Johann Schelle's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Johann Schelle'}[26].
  • Johann Schelle's date of baptism is recorded as September 6, 1648[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Schelle was born in Geising[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 6, 1648[3] and 1648[10].

Education

Johann Schelle studied under Heinrich Schütz[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], choir director[7], and conductor[8]. Johann Schelle held the position of Thomaskantor[13]. Notable students include Georg Österreich[14], an organist[28], 1664–1735[29], of Germany[30], specialised in Baroque music[31]; Reinhard Keiser[15], a composer[32], 1674–1739[33], of Germany[34]; and Christoph Graupner[16], a composer[35], 1683–1760[36], of Germany[37], specialised in opera[38].

Death and Burial

Johann Schelle died on March 10, 1701[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Schelle ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Johann Schelle born?

Johann Schelle's place of birth was Geising[2].

Where did Johann Schelle die?

Johann Schelle passed away in Leipzig[4].

What did Johann Schelle do for work?

Johann Schelle worked as composer[6], choir director[7], and conductor[8].

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. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Georg Österreich, Reinhard Keiser, Christoph Graupner
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German, Latin
    Family name → Schelle
    Place of birth → Geising
    Student → Georg Österreich, Reinhard Keiser, Christoph Graupner
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