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Born | [1] Kingdom of Hanover[1] | May 30, 1839
Died | January 16, 1910[1] New York City[1] | (aged 70)
Occupation | College president, author, journalist, publisher , music teacher, organist, composer, conductor |
Language | English |
Nationality | German |
Education | educated in Europe |
Spouse | Caroline Louise Bogert[1] |
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Ernest G. Eberhard (May 30, 1839 - January 16, 1910) was a German immigrant who founded the Grand Conservatory of New York City, of which he was president for about 40 years.[1][2][3] He was also an organist, conductor of choral societies and orchestras, author of musical instruction books[4] and a publisher.[5]
Eberhard founded the Grand Conservatory in 1874,[1] with some help from the New York State Legislature.[2] At a graduation ceremony, Theodore Roosevelt (then a state congressman), admitted to being involved in the legislation which allowed the conservatory to offer a Musical Doctor degree.[2] Ernst Eberhard was the first to receive the doctorate.[2]
Eberhard married Caroline Louise Bogert in New York City, June 1876.[1][6] Their children were Mrs. Edward Lansing, Mrs. Howard Hyde, Beatrice Eberhard ("well known violin virtuoso"), and Ernest G. Eberhard.[1][6]