Alan Hacker

British clarinetist (1938–2012)
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Alan Hacker

Summary

Alan Hacker is a human[1]. Born in Dorking[2], he… he was born on September 30, 1938[3]. He died on April 16, 2012[4]. He worked as a pedagogue[5], music professor[6], clarinetist[7], and conductor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alan Hacker's place of birth was Dorking[2].
  • Alan Hacker was born on September 30, 1938[3].
  • Alan Hacker died on April 16, 2012[4].
  • Alan Hacker held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Alan Hacker's professions included pedagogue[5].
  • Alan Hacker worked as a music professor[6].
  • Alan Hacker's professions included clarinetist[7].
  • Alan Hacker's professions included conductor[8].
  • Among Alan Hacker's employers was Royal Academy of Music[11].
  • Alan Hacker was employed by University of York[12].
  • Alan Hacker's education included a stint at Dulwich College[13].
  • Alan Hacker's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Music[14].
  • Alan Hacker received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • Alan Hacker is recorded as male[16].
  • Alan Hacker's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Alan Hacker's family name is recorded as Hacker[18].
  • Alan Hacker's given name is recorded as Alan[19].
  • Alan Hacker's instrument is recorded as clarinet[20].
  • Alan Hacker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Alan Hacker's start of work period is recorded as 1958[22].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[23]

  • Country: GB[24]

  • Began / founded: 1938-09-30[25]

  • Ended / dissolved: 2012-04-16[26]

  • Genre(s): classical[27]

  • Community tags: british clarinetist, clarinetist, classical[28]

  • MusicBrainz ID: af848357-e2fc-4a0f-a18a-5783e2201b79[29]

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Origins and Family

Born in Dorking[2], Alan Hacker… he was born on September 30, 1938[3].

Education

Educated at Dulwich College[13], an independent school[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1619[32] and Royal Academy of Music[14], a conservatory[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1822[35], headquartered in London[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pedagogue[5], music professor[6], clarinetist[7], and conductor[8]. Employers include Royal Academy of Music[11], a conservatory[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1822[39], headquartered in London[40] and University of York[12], a public university[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1963[43], headquartered in York[44].

Recognition

Alan Hacker received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15].

Death and Burial

Alan Hacker died on April 16, 2012[4].

Why It Matters

Alan Hacker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Alan Hacker born?

Alan Hacker was born in Dorking[2].

What did Alan Hacker do for work?

Alan Hacker worked as pedagogue[5], music professor[6], clarinetist[7], and conductor[8].

Where did Alan Hacker go to school?

Alan Hacker was educated at Dulwich College[13] and Royal Academy of Music[14].

What awards did Alan Hacker receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . gramophone.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [23] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [24] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [25] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [26] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [27] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  6. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  7. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation pedagogue, music professor, clarinetist +1
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  2. 4w ago · KaleemBot bot · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at Dulwich College, Royal Academy of Music
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    Instrument clarinet
    Fid performing arts id agent/gnd_134663977
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