Julius Benedict
German-born composer and conductor (1804–1885)
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Summary
Julius Benedict was born on November 27, 1804[1], in Stuttgart[2]. He died on June 5, 1885[3], in London[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], and pianist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kensal Green Cemetery[9]
- Spouse: Mary Paramore Comber[10]
- Child: Georgina Benedict[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Württemberg[12], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Position held: chapelmaster[14]
- Student: Mary Paramore Comber[15], Theodor Döhler[16]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[17]
- Member of: Ludlamshöhle[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: opera[20]
- Commons category: Sir Julius Benedict[21]
- Family name: Benedict[22]
- Given name: Julius[23]
- Student of: Johann Nepomuk Hummel[24], Carl Maria von Weber[25]
- Instrument: piano[26]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[27], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29], Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[30], Riemann's Music Dictionary[31], A Dictionary of Music and Musicians, 1900[32], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[33], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[34], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[35], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Name in native language: Julius Benedict[39]
- Start of work period: 1824[40]
Why It Matters
Julius Benedict has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Julius Benedict born?
Julius Benedict's place of birth was Stuttgart[2].
Where did Julius Benedict die?
Julius Benedict passed away in London[4].
Who was Julius Benedict married to?
Julius Benedict's spouses include Mary Paramore Comber[10].
What did Julius Benedict do for work?
Julius Benedict worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], and pianist[7].
What awards did Julius Benedict receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[17].