Louis Spohr
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Louis Spohr
Summary
Louis Spohr is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brunswick[2]. He was born on April 5, 1784[3]. He died in Kassel[4]. He died on October 22, 1859[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], and violinist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Brunswick[2], Louis Spohr…
- Louis Spohr died in Kassel[4].
- Louis Spohr was born on April 5, 1784[3].
- Louis Spohr died on October 22, 1859[5].
- Louis Spohr died on October 23, 1859[12].
- Louis Spohr is buried at Hauptfriedhof Kassel[13].
- Louis Spohr's father was Karl Heinrich Spohr[14].
- Louis Spohr's mother was Q135639478[15].
- Among Louis Spohr's spouses was Marianne Pfeiffer[16].
- Louis Spohr was married to Dorette Spohr[17].
- A child of Louis Spohr was Q135639497[18].
- Louis Spohr held citizenship in Duchy of Brunswick[19].
- Louis Spohr worked as a composer[6].
- Louis Spohr worked as a conductor[7].
- Louis Spohr worked as a musicologist[8].
- Louis Spohr worked as a music educator[9].
- Louis Spohr worked as a violinist[10].
- Louis Spohr worked as a musician[20].
- Louis Spohr held the position of court chapel master[21].
- A notable student of Louis Spohr was Ferdinand David[22].
- A notable student of Louis Spohr was Fredrik Pacius[23].
- A notable student of Louis Spohr was Bernhard Molique[24].
- A notable student of Louis Spohr was Hubert Ries[25].
- A notable student of Louis Spohr was Nikodem Biernacki[26].
- A notable student of Louis Spohr was Karl Julius Abt[27].
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Origins and Family
Louis Spohr's place of birth was Brunswick[2]. He was born on April 5, 1784[3]. His father was Karl Heinrich Spohr[14]. His mother was Q135639478[15].
Education
Studied under Franz Eck[28] and Charles Louis Maucourt[29].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], violinist[10], and musician[20]. Louis Spohr held the position of court chapel master[21]. Notable students include Ferdinand David[22], a classical composer[30], 1810–1873[31], of Hamburg[32]; Fredrik Pacius[23], a composer[33], 1809–1891[34], of Hamburg[35], awarded the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[36]; Bernhard Molique[24], a composer[37], 1802–1869[38], of Kingdom of Bavaria[39], specialised in symphony[40]; Hubert Ries[25], a composer[41], 1802–1886[42], of Germany[43]; Nikodem Biernacki[26], a composer[44], 1825–1892[45], of Austrian Empire[46]; and Karl Julius Abt[27], an opera singer[47], 1822–1900[48], of Germany[49].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Faust[50], a dramatico-musical work[51], founded in 1813[52]; Nonet in F Major, Op. 31[53], a musical work/composition[54], founded in 1813[55]; Die letzten Dinge[56], a musical work/composition[57]; and Sonatas, violin, harp, op. 113, D major[58], a musical work/composition[59].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[60], a civil decoration[61], in Prussia[62], founded in 1842[63]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[64], an order[65], in Germany[66], founded in 1980[67]; and Pour le Mérite[68], a courage award[69], in Prussia[70], founded in 1740[71].
Personal Life
Spouses include Marianne Pfeiffer[16], a pianist[72], 1807–1892[73] and Dorette Spohr[17], a musician[74], 1787–1834[75], of Germany[76]. A child of Louis Spohr was Q135639497[18].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include October 22, 1859[5] and October 23, 1859[12]. Louis Spohr passed away in Kassel[4]. Burial took place at Hauptfriedhof Kassel[13].
Why It Matters
Louis Spohr ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (142 views/month, #7,189 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
FAQs
Where was Louis Spohr born?
Born in Brunswick[2], Louis Spohr…
Where did Louis Spohr die?
Louis Spohr died in Kassel[4].
Who were Louis Spohr's parents?
Louis Spohr's father was Karl Heinrich Spohr[14]. Louis Spohr's mother was Q135639478[15].
Who was Louis Spohr married to?
Louis Spohr's spouses include Marianne Pfeiffer[16] and Dorette Spohr[17].
What did Louis Spohr do for work?
Louis Spohr worked as composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], music educator[9], and violinist[10].
What awards did Louis Spohr receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[60], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[64], and Pour le Mérite[68].