Martin Agricola
German composer and music theorist
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Summary
Martin Agricola was born on January 6, 1486[1], in Świebodzin[2]. He died on June 10, 1556[3], in Magdeburg[4]. He worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music theorist[7], music teacher[8], and musicographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (160 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1486[11]
- Country of citizenship: Holy Roman Empire[12]
- Student: Jacob Praetorius the Elder[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Movement: German Renaissance[15]
- Commons category: Martin Agricola[16]
- Family name: Agricola[17]
- Given name: Martin[18]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[20], Riemann's Music Dictionary[21], Encyclopedic Lexicon[22], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[25], New International Encyclopedia[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27]
- Commons Creator page: Martin Agricola[28]
Why It Matters
Martin Agricola has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Martin Agricola born?
Martin Agricola's place of birth was Świebodzin[2].
Where did Martin Agricola die?
Martin Agricola passed away in Magdeburg[4].
What did Martin Agricola do for work?
Martin Agricola worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music theorist[7], music teacher[8], and musicographer[9].