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Nagel, IgnazNagel, Ignaz, b. Vienna, July 29, 1831, d. Vienna, Dec. 31, 1872, popular singer, originally a meerschaum-turner; great grandfather of Karl Nagel. Joined the Beer Society as a popular singer in 1861; performed together with A. Amon (1833-1896) as the Amon & N. Duo, wearing a tailcoat instead of the usual costume. Established the political Wiener Lied as a genre. His repertoire comprised more than 1,000 lieder. Literature: ÖBL.
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