Philipp Scharwenka

German composer, editor and teacher (1847–1917)
Person human Q523539
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Philipp Scharwenka

Summary

Philipp Scharwenka is a human[1]. Born in Szamotuły[2], he… he was born on February 16, 1847[3]. He passed away in Bad Nauheim[4]. He died on July 16, 1917[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], teacher[9], and musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (264 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Philipp Scharwenka's place of birth was Szamotuły[2].
  • Philipp Scharwenka passed away in Bad Nauheim[4].
  • Philipp Scharwenka was born on February 16, 1847[3].
  • Philipp Scharwenka died on July 16, 1917[5].
  • Philipp Scharwenka held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[12].
  • Philipp Scharwenka's professions included composer[6].
  • Philipp Scharwenka worked as a musicologist[7].
  • Philipp Scharwenka worked as a music educator[8].
  • Philipp Scharwenka's professions included teacher[9].
  • Philipp Scharwenka's professions included musician[10].
  • A notable student of Philipp Scharwenka was Camille Zeckwer[13].
  • Philipp Scharwenka is recorded as male[14].
  • Philipp Scharwenka's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Philipp Scharwenka's genre is opera[16].
  • Philipp Scharwenka's Commons category is recorded as Philipp Scharwenka[17].
  • Philipp Scharwenka's family name is recorded as Scharwenka[18].
  • Philipp Scharwenka's given name is recorded as Philipp[19].
  • Philipp Scharwenka's given name is recorded as Ludwig[20].
  • Philipp Scharwenka studied under Richard Wüerst[21].
  • Philipp Scharwenka studied under Heinrich Dorn[22].
  • Philipp Scharwenka's instrument is recorded as piano[23].
  • Philipp Scharwenka's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[24].
  • Philipp Scharwenka's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[25].
  • Philipp Scharwenka's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Philipp Scharwenka's described by source is recorded as Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[27].

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Origins and Family

Philipp Scharwenka was born in Szamotuły[2]. He was born on February 16, 1847[3].

Education

Studied under Richard Wüerst[21], a composer[28], 1824–1881[29], of Kingdom of Prussia[30] and Heinrich Dorn[22], a conductor[31], 1804–1892[32], of Kingdom of Prussia[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], teacher[9], and musician[10]. A notable student of Philipp Scharwenka was Camille Zeckwer[13].

Death and Burial

Philipp Scharwenka died on July 16, 1917[5]. He died in Bad Nauheim[4].

Why It Matters

Philipp Scharwenka ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (264 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Philipp Scharwenka born?

Philipp Scharwenka's place of birth was Szamotuły[2].

Where did Philipp Scharwenka die?

Philipp Scharwenka passed away in Bad Nauheim[4].

What did Philipp Scharwenka do for work?

Philipp Scharwenka worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], teacher[9], and musician[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → composer, musicologist, music educator +2
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  4. 19w ago · FordPrefect42 · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bibsys id → 9837
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    Rero id (legacy) → A003792938
    Canadiana name authority id → ncf12082268
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  5. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Bad Nauheim
    Family name → Scharwenka
    Place of birth → Szamotuły
    Genre → opera
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