Ludwig Ritter von Köchel
Ludwig Ritter von Köchel | |
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Portrait of Ludwig Ritter von Köchel, 1882 | |
| Born | Ludwig Alois Friedrich Köchel 14 January 1800 |
| Died | 3 June 1877 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | Austrian |
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| Known for | Köchel catalogue |
Ludwig Ritter von Köchel (German: [ˈkœçəl]; born Ludwig Alois Friedrich Köchel; 14 January 1800 – 3 June 1877) was an Austrian musicologist, writer, composer, botanist, and publisher. He is best known for cataloguing the works of Mozart and originating the 'KV-numbers' by which they are known (KV for Köchel-Verzeichnis).