Victor Herbert
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Summary
Victor Herbert was born on February 1, 1859[1], in Dublin[2]. He died on May 26, 1924[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], screenwriter[7], and cellist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,033 views/month, #7,171 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Guernsey[10]
- Date of death: May 24, 1924[11]
- Place of burial: Woodlawn Cemetery[12]
- Spouse: Therese Förster[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14], United States[15]
- Educated at: State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart[16]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Letters[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Genre: operetta[19]
- Commons category: Victor Herbert[20]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[21], New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[22]
- Family name: Herbert[23]
- Given name: Victor[24]
- Pseudonym: Frank Roland[25]
- Official website: https://vherbert.com/[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Victor Herbert[27]
- Relative: Samuel Lover[28]
- Instrument: cello[29]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[30], Thom's Irish Who's Who[31], The New Student's Reference Work[32], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- List of works: list of compositions by Victor Herbert[35]
- Commons Creator page: Victor Herbert[36]
- Name in native language: Victor Herbert[37]
Why It Matters
Victor Herbert has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
He has been cited as an influence by Harry T. Burleigh[40], a composer[41], 1866–1949[42], of United States[43], awarded the Spingarn Medal[44].
FAQs
Where was Victor Herbert born?
Victor Herbert's place of birth was Dublin[2].
Where did Victor Herbert die?
Victor Herbert passed away in New York City[4].
Who was Victor Herbert married to?
Victor Herbert's spouses include Therese Förster[13].
What did Victor Herbert do for work?
Victor Herbert worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], screenwriter[7], and cellist[8].
Where did Victor Herbert go to school?
Victor Herbert was educated at State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart[16].
Who did Victor Herbert influence?
Victor Herbert has been cited as an influence by Harry T. Burleigh[40].