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Johann Heinrich Schmelzer

Austrian composer and musician (1620–1680)

Johann Heinrich Schmelzer has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists in 1620 in Scheibbs, Austria.

Born

in 1620

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

Died: March 20, 1680

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Birthplace
Scheibbs, Austria
Professions
choreographer, composer, violinist, concertmaster, chapelmaster, bandleader
Citizenship
Holy Roman Empire

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: in 1620 (BnF authorities; Integrated Authority File) or in 1630 (Schmelzer, Johann Heinrich (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.

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

Questions people ask

Where was Johann Heinrich Schmelzer born?

Johann Heinrich Schmelzer was born in Scheibbs, Austria.