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Franz Benda

Bohemian violinist and composer

Franz Benda has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists November 22, 1709 in Benátky nad Jizerou II, Czech Republic.

Born

November 22, 1709

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

Died: March 7, 1786

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Benátky nad Jizerou II, Czech Republic, Benátky nad Jizerou, Czech Republic
Birthplace detail
Born at Staré Benátky
Professions
chapelmaster, concertmaster, composer, violinist
Citizenship
Kingdom of Bohemia, Kingdom of Prussia

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: November 22, 1709 (The Fine Art Archive Db; Czech National Authority Database) or November 2, 1709 (Integrated Authority File; BnF authorities) or November 25, 1709 (Benda, Franz (BLKÖ)).

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.

More about Franz Benda

Birth name
František Benda

Family

Child
Maria Carolina Wolf
Child
Juliane Reichardt
Sibling
Johann Georg Benda
Child
Friedrich Benda
Sibling
Georg Benda

All birth date sources

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

Questions people ask

Where was Franz Benda born?

Franz Benda was born in Benátky nad Jizerou II, Czech Republic; Benátky nad Jizerou, Czech Republic.

What was Franz Benda’s name at birth?

Franz Benda’s recorded birth name is František Benda.

When did Franz Benda die?

Franz Benda died on March 7, 1786.