Franz Eckert

Franz Eckert (April 5, 1852 – August 6, 1916) was a German composer and musician who composed the harmony for Japan's national anthem, "Kimigayo" and the anthem of the Korean Empire, "Aegukga".

Personal facts

Franz Eckert
Birth dateApril 05, 1852
Birth place
Poland , Nowa Ruda , Province of Silesia
Nationality
German Confederation
Date of deathAugust 08, 1916
Place of death
South Korea , Korea under Japanese rule , Seoul
Known for
Kimigayo
National Anthem of the Korean Empire

Search