About Heinrich Henkel
Lived 1822 – 1899 (aged 77). Heinrich Henkel was a German composer, music teacher, pianist, music arranger and musicographer.
Heinrich Henkel (16 February 1822 – 10 April 1899)
He was born in Fulda. In 1860, he founded the predecessor of Frankfurt's municipal music school. Henkel died in Frankfurt am Main.
His brother Georg Andreas Henkel (1805–1871) was also a composer.
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Who was Heinrich Henkel?
German composer (1822-1899)
When was Heinrich Henkel born?
Heinrich Henkel was born on 16 February 1822 in Fulda.
When did Heinrich Henkel die?
Heinrich Henkel died on 10 April 1899 in Frankfurt.
What was Heinrich Henkel's occupation?
Heinrich Henkel was a composer, music teacher, pianist, music arranger and musicographer.
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Heinrich Henkel was German.
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· DBpedia: Heinrich Henkel (composer)
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