Josef Rheinberger

Liechtensteiner organist and composer (1839-1901)
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Josef Rheinberger
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Summary

Josef Rheinberger is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vaduz[2]. He was born on March 17, 1839[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on November 25, 1901[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], university teacher[8], conductor[9], and music teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (562 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Josef Rheinberger was born in Vaduz[2].
  • Josef Rheinberger died in Munich[4].
  • Josef Rheinberger was born on March 17, 1839[3].
  • Josef Rheinberger died on November 25, 1901[5].
  • Burial took place at Alter Südfriedhof[12].
  • Burial took place at Vaduz[13].
  • Josef Rheinberger's father was Johann Peter Rheinberger[14].
  • Josef Rheinberger was married to Franziska von Hoffnaaß[15].
  • Josef Rheinberger held citizenship in Liechtenstein[16].
  • Josef Rheinberger's professions included composer[6].
  • Josef Rheinberger's professions included musicologist[7].
  • Josef Rheinberger worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Josef Rheinberger's professions included conductor[9].
  • Josef Rheinberger's professions included music teacher[10].
  • Josef Rheinberger held the position of court chapel master[17].
  • Josef Rheinberger was employed by University of Music and Theatre Munich[18].
  • Josef Rheinberger was educated at University of Music and Theatre Munich[19].
  • A notable student of Josef Rheinberger was Engelbert Humperdinck[20].
  • A notable student of Josef Rheinberger was Wilhelm Furtwängler[21].
  • A notable student of Josef Rheinberger was Robert Kahn[22].
  • A notable student of Josef Rheinberger was Andreas Hallén[23].
  • A notable student of Josef Rheinberger was John Frederick Wolle[24].
  • A notable student of Josef Rheinberger was Julius Weismann[25].
  • Josef Rheinberger received the Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[26].
  • Josef Rheinberger received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Vaduz[2], Josef Rheinberger… he was born on March 17, 1839[3]. His father was Johann Peter Rheinberger[14].

Education

Josef Rheinberger was educated at University of Music and Theatre Munich[19]. Studied under Franz Lachner[28], a conductor[29], 1803–1890[30], of German Reich[31], awarded the honorary citizen of Munich[32] and Philipp Schmutzer[33], a composer[34], 1821–1898[35], of Austrian Empire[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], university teacher[8], conductor[9], and music teacher[10]. Josef Rheinberger was employed by University of Music and Theatre Munich[18]. He held the position of court chapel master[17]. Notable students include Engelbert Humperdinck[20], a composer[37], 1854–1921[38], of Germany[39], awarded the Mendelssohn Award[40], specialised in composer[41]; Wilhelm Furtwängler[21], a classical composer[42], 1886–1954[43], of Germany[44], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[45], specialised in classical music[46]; Robert Kahn[22], a composer[47], 1865–1951[48], of Germany[49]; Andreas Hallén[23], a composer[50], 1846–1925[51], of Sweden[52]; John Frederick Wolle[24], 1863–1933[53]; and Julius Weismann[25], a composer[54], 1879–1950[55], of Germany[56].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[26], a grade of an order[57], in Vatican City[58] and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[27], an order[59], in Germany[60], founded in 1980[61].

Personal Life

Among Josef Rheinberger's spouses was Franziska von Hoffnaaß[15].

Death and Burial

Josef Rheinberger died on November 25, 1901[5]. He died in Munich[4]. Recorded place of burial include Alter Südfriedhof[12] and Vaduz[13].

Why It Matters

Josef Rheinberger ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (562 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Josef Rheinberger born?

Josef Rheinberger's place of birth was Vaduz[2].

Where did Josef Rheinberger die?

Josef Rheinberger passed away in Munich[4].

Who were Josef Rheinberger's parents?

Josef Rheinberger's father was Johann Peter Rheinberger[14].

Who was Josef Rheinberger married to?

Josef Rheinberger's spouses include Franziska von Hoffnaaß[15].

What did Josef Rheinberger do for work?

Josef Rheinberger worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], university teacher[8], conductor[9], and music teacher[10].

Where did Josef Rheinberger go to school?

Josef Rheinberger was educated at University of Music and Theatre Munich[19].

What awards did Josef Rheinberger receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[26] and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[27].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [62] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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