Robert Schumann
German composer, pianist and critic (1810–1856)
1810 — 1856
Quick Facts
Profession
German composer, pianist and critic (1810–1856)
Born
June 8, 1810
Died
1856 (age ~46)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, composer, conductor
Kingdom of SaxonyBorn in ZwickauDied in Endenich
1810
Born in Zwickau (1810-06-08)
1856
Died in Endenich
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Robert Schumann was a German composer, pianist, and music critic of the early Romantic era. He composed in all the main musical genres of the time, writing for solo piano, voice and piano, chamber groups, orchestra, choir and the opera. His works typify the spirit of the Romantic era in German music.
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Who is Robert Schumann?+
Robert Schumann was a German composer, pianist, and music critic of the early Romantic era. He composed in all the main musical genres of the time, writing for solo piano, voice and piano, chamber groups, orchestra, choir and the opera. His works typify the spirit of the Romantic era in German music
What does the name Robert mean?+
The name Robert means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.". It is of English origin.
When was Robert Schumann born?+
Robert Schumann was born on June 8, 1810.
When did Robert Schumann die?+
Robert Schumann died in 1856, at approximately 46 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.
The name Robert is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Robert, from the Old - cognate of (normalised form: ), from *Hrōþiberht, from lit=shining glory. Rupert.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Robert — June 8, 1810
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Respect.
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Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
Legend.
— anon
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