Niels Gade
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Niels Gade
Summary
Niels Gade is a human[1]. He was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on February 22, 1817[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on December 21, 1890[5]. He worked as a classical composer[6], conductor[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], and violinist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (411 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Copenhagen[2], Niels Gade…
- Niels Gade passed away in Copenhagen[4].
- Niels Gade was born on February 22, 1817[3].
- Niels Gade died on December 21, 1890[5].
- Burial took place at Holmen Church[12].
- Niels Gade held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[13].
- Niels Gade's professions included classical composer[6].
- Niels Gade worked as a conductor[7].
- Niels Gade's professions included music educator[8].
- Niels Gade's professions included university teacher[9].
- Niels Gade's professions included violinist[10].
- Niels Gade worked as a composer[14].
- Among Niels Gade's employers was University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[15].
- A notable student of Niels Gade was Jacob Adolf Hägg[16].
- A notable student of Niels Gade was Woldemar Bargiel[17].
- A notable student of Niels Gade was Just Riddervold Lindeman[18].
- A notable work attributed to Niels Gade is Symphony No. 1[19].
- A notable work attributed to Niels Gade is Q14078635[20].
- A notable work attributed to Niels Gade is Q14633062[21].
- A notable work attributed to Niels Gade is The Bridal Waltz[22].
- Niels Gade received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23].
- Niels Gade received the Pour le Mérite[24].
- Niels Gade received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[25].
- Niels Gade received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[26].
- Niels Gade received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: DK[29]
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Began / founded: 1817-02-22[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1890-12-21[31]
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Genre(s): classical, romantic classical[32]
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Community tags: classical, composer, danish composer, romantic classical, to clean up[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: fa6fc91d-c798-4519-897e-94475915781d[34]
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Origins and Family
Born in Copenhagen[2], Niels Gade… he was born on February 22, 1817[3].
Education
Niels Gade studied under Andreas Peter Berggreen[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include classical composer[6], conductor[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], violinist[10], and composer[14]. Among Niels Gade's employers was University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[15]. Notable students include Jacob Adolf Hägg[16], a composer[36], 1850–1928[37], of Sweden[38]; Woldemar Bargiel[17], a composer[39], 1828–1897[40], of Kingdom of Prussia[41]; and Just Riddervold Lindeman[18], an organist[42], 1822–1894[43].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Symphony No. 1[19], a musical work/composition[44]; Q14078635[20], a musical work/composition[45]; Q14633062[21], a musical work/composition[46]; and The Bridal Waltz[22], a type of dance[47], in Denmark[48].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23], a civil decoration[49], in Prussia[50], founded in 1842[51]; Pour le Mérite[24], a courage award[52], in Prussia[53], founded in 1740[54]; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[25], a grade of an order[55], in Denmark[56]; Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[26], a grade of an order[57], in Denmark[58], founded in 1808[59]; commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[27], a grade of an order[60], in Denmark[61]; and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog[62], a grade of an order[63], in Denmark[64].
Death and Burial
Niels Gade died on December 21, 1890[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Holmen Church[12].
Why It Matters
Niels Gade ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (411 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
FAQs
Where was Niels Gade born?
Born in Copenhagen[2], Niels Gade…
Where did Niels Gade die?
Niels Gade died in Copenhagen[4].
What did Niels Gade do for work?
Niels Gade worked as classical composer[6], conductor[7], music educator[8], university teacher[9], and violinist[10].
What awards did Niels Gade receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23], Pour le Mérite[24], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[25], and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[26].