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Walter Hummel

1883 – 1968

Austrian musicologist

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Lived 1883 – 1968 (aged 84). Walter Hummel was an Austrian musicologist and teacher.

Walter Hummel (7 July 1883 – 23 January 1968 in Salzburg) was an Austrian musicologist and pedagog. Son of Joseph Friedrich Hummel, he held various positions in the Salzburg education system, in particular as director of the Salzburg Technical College.

Known as a scholar on the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, he was a guide in the Salzburg Mozart Society and also its vice-president.

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Who was Walter Hummel?

Austrian musicologist (1883–1968)

When was Walter Hummel born?

Walter Hummel was born on 7 July 1883 in Salzburg.

When did Walter Hummel die?

Walter Hummel died on 23 January 1968 in Salzburg.

What was Walter Hummel's occupation?

Walter Hummel was a musicologist and teacher.

What nationality was Walter Hummel?

Walter Hummel was Austrian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Walter Hummel

· Wikidata: Q4502320

· DBpedia: Walter Hummel (musicologist)

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