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David Popper

Bohemian cellist and composer (1843–1913)

David Popper has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists June 18, 1843 in Prague, Czech Republic.

Born

June 18, 1843

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: August 7, 1913

Birthplace
Prague, Czech Republic
Professions
cellist, musician, composer, music educator
Citizenship
Austrian Empire, Cisleithania, Hungary

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: June 18, 1843 (Československý hudební slovník osob a institucí; Czech National Authority Database; Q108724885; Integrated Authority File) or June 18, 1846 (Popper, David (BLKÖ)) or June 16, 1843 (BnF authorities; Archivio Storico Ricordi).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

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Family

Spouse
Sophie Menter

All birth date sources

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Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was David Popper born?

David Popper was born in Prague, Czech Republic.

When did David Popper die?

David Popper died on August 7, 1913.