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Jacob Christian Fabricius

1840 – 1919

Danish councilor, musician, composer and music organizer

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About Jacob Christian Fabricius

Lived 1840 – 1919 (aged 78). Jacob Christian Fabricius was a Danish composer, autobiographer and banker.

Jacob Christian Fabricius (3 September 1840, Aarhus – 8 June 1919, Copenhagen) was a Danish councilor, musician, composer and music organizer. Fabricius founded numerous musical societies and institutions during his lifetime. One of the most popular of such societies was Samfund til Udgivelse af dansk musik (Society for the Publication of Danish Music), founded in 1871. His career as a composer centered to a large extent on songs, choir and piano works. His works found success in Germany and France.

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Important facts

Born

3 September 1840, Aarhus

Birth century

19th century

Died

8 June 1919, Copenhagen

Occupation

Composer, autobiographer, banker

Nationality

Kingdom of Denmark

Employers

Danmarks Nationalbank

Awards

Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jacob Christian Fabricius?

Danish councilor, musician, composer and music organizer

When was Jacob Christian Fabricius born?

Jacob Christian Fabricius was born on 3 September 1840 in Aarhus.

When did Jacob Christian Fabricius die?

Jacob Christian Fabricius died on 8 June 1919 in Copenhagen.

What was Jacob Christian Fabricius's occupation?

Jacob Christian Fabricius was a composer, autobiographer and banker.

What nationality was Jacob Christian Fabricius?

Jacob Christian Fabricius was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jacob Christian Fabricius

· Wikidata: Q4994565

· DBpedia: Jacob Christian Fabricius

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