Ludwig Erk

German musician and musicologist (1807–1883)
Person human Q108653
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Ludwig Erk

Summary

Ludwig Erk is a human[1]. Born in Wetzlar[2], he… he was born on January 6, 1807[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on November 25, 1883[5]. He worked as a musician[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], choir director[9], and music director[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wetzlar[2], Ludwig Erk…
  • Ludwig Erk died in Berlin[4].
  • Ludwig Erk was born on January 6, 1807[3].
  • Ludwig Erk died on November 25, 1883[5].
  • Ludwig Erk is buried at St. Elisabeth-Friedhof[12].
  • Ludwig Erk's father was Adam Wilhelm Erk[13].
  • Ludwig Erk held citizenship in German Empire[14].
  • Ludwig Erk worked as a musician[6].
  • Ludwig Erk worked as a musicologist[7].
  • Ludwig Erk worked as a music educator[8].
  • Ludwig Erk's professions included choir director[9].
  • Ludwig Erk's professions included music director[10].
  • Ludwig Erk's professions included editor[15].
  • Ludwig Erk is recorded as male[16].
  • Ludwig Erk's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ludwig Erk's Commons category is recorded as Ludwig Erk[18].
  • Ludwig Erk's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[19].
  • Ludwig Erk's family name is recorded as Erk[20].
  • Ludwig Erk's given name is recorded as Ludwig[21].
  • Ludwig Erk's work location is recorded as Berlin[22].
  • Ludwig Erk's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[23].
  • Ludwig Erk's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[24].
  • Ludwig Erk's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Ludwig Erk's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Ludwig Erk's Commons Creator page is recorded as Ludwig Erk[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wetzlar[2], Ludwig Erk… he was born on January 6, 1807[3]. His father was Adam Wilhelm Erk[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], choir director[9], music director[10], and editor[15].

Death and Burial

Ludwig Erk died on November 25, 1883[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. He is buried at St. Elisabeth-Friedhof[12].

Why It Matters

Ludwig Erk has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Ludwig Erk born?

Ludwig Erk was born in Wetzlar[2].

Where did Ludwig Erk die?

Ludwig Erk died in Berlin[4].

Who were Ludwig Erk's parents?

Ludwig Erk's father was Adam Wilhelm Erk[13].

What did Ludwig Erk do for work?

Ludwig Erk worked as musician[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], choir director[9], and music director[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Mrwdat3 · 2026-09-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Niedersächsische personen id → 1786667932
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  2. 11w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-07-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Vatican library vcba id → 495/296548
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  3. 13w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Niedersächsische personen id → 1786667932
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  4. 13w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Niedersächsische personen id → 1786667932
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  5. 13w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Niedersächsische personen id → 1786667932
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  7. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 408374
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  8. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → musician, musicologist, music educator +6
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  9. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → human
    Place of birth → Wetzlar
    Place of death → Berlin
    Given name → Ludwig
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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