Adrian Boult

British conductor (1889–1983)
Person human Q372697
Adrian Boult
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Adrian Boult

Summary

Adrian Boult is a human[1]. Born in Chester[2], he… he was born on April 8, 1889[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 22, 1983[5]. He worked as a conductor[6] and autobiographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Adrian Boult was born in Chester[2].
  • Adrian Boult passed away in London[4].
  • Adrian Boult was born on April 8, 1889[3].
  • Adrian Boult died on February 22, 1983[5].
  • Adrian Boult's father was Cedric Randall Boult[9].
  • Adrian Boult's mother was Katherine Florence Barman[10].
  • Among Adrian Boult's spouses was Ann Mary Grace Bowles[11].
  • Adrian Boult held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Adrian Boult's professions included conductor[6].
  • Adrian Boult's professions included autobiographer[7].
  • Adrian Boult was educated at Christ Church[13].
  • Adrian Boult's education included a stint at Westminster School[14].
  • Adrian Boult's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[15].
  • A notable student of Adrian Boult was Patrick Hadley[16].
  • A notable student of Adrian Boult was Gordon Jacob[17].
  • Adrian Boult received the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[18].
  • Adrian Boult received the honorary doctor of the Royal College of Music[19].
  • Adrian Boult received the Knight Bachelor[20].
  • Adrian Boult received the Order of the Companions of Honour[21].
  • Adrian Boult's religion is recorded as Baptists[22].
  • Adrian Boult is recorded as male[23].
  • Adrian Boult's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Adrian Boult's genre is classical music[25].
  • Adrian Boult's record label is recorded as Decca[26].
  • Adrian Boult's discography is recorded as Adrian Boult discography[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Adrian Boult's place of birth was Chester[2]. He was born on April 8, 1889[3]. His father was Cedric Randall Boult[9]. His mother was Katherine Florence Barman[10].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[13], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Westminster School[14], a boarding school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1179[34]; and University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[15], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1843[37]. Adrian Boult studied under Arthur Nikisch[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6] and autobiographer[7]. Notable students include Patrick Hadley[16], a composer[39], 1899–1973[40], of United Kingdom[41], specialised in music[42] and Gordon Jacob[17], a conductor[43], 1895–1984[44], of United Kingdom[45], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[18], a class of award[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1871[49]; honorary doctor of the Royal College of Music[19], an award[50], in United Kingdom[51]; Knight Bachelor[20], a title of honor[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1300[54]; and Order of the Companions of Honour[21], an order[55], in United Kingdom[56], founded in 1917[57].

Personal Life

Adrian Boult was married to Ann Mary Grace Bowles[11]. His religion is recorded as Baptists[22].

Death and Burial

Adrian Boult died on February 22, 1983[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Adrian Boult ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Adrian Boult born?

Adrian Boult's place of birth was Chester[2].

Where did Adrian Boult die?

Adrian Boult died in London[4].

Who were Adrian Boult's parents?

Adrian Boult's father was Cedric Randall Boult[9]. Adrian Boult's mother was Katherine Florence Barman[10].

Who was Adrian Boult married to?

Adrian Boult's spouses include Ann Mary Grace Bowles[11].

What did Adrian Boult do for work?

Adrian Boult worked as conductor[6] and autobiographer[7].

Where did Adrian Boult go to school?

Adrian Boult was educated at Christ Church[13], Westminster School[14], and University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[15].

What awards did Adrian Boult receive?

Honors received include Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[18], honorary doctor of the Royal College of Music[19], Knight Bachelor[20], and Order of the Companions of Honour[21].

References

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  10. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  12. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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