Karl Nef
Swiss musicologist (1873-1935)
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Summary
Karl Nef was born on August 22, 1873[1], in St. Gallen[2]. He died on February 9, 1935[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a musicologist[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[10]
- Employer: University of Basel[11]
- Educated at: University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[12]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Karl Nef[15]
- Family name: Nef[16]
- Given name: Karl[17]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Basel[18]
- Described by source: Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[19], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[21]
- Documentation files at: SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[22]
Why It Matters
Karl Nef has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
FAQs
Where was Karl Nef born?
Karl Nef's place of birth was St. Gallen[2].
Where did Karl Nef die?
Karl Nef died in Basel[4].
What did Karl Nef do for work?
Karl Nef worked as a musicologist[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], and historian[8].
Where did Karl Nef go to school?
Karl Nef was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[12].