Alan Rawsthorne

British composer (1905-1971)
Person human Q428560
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Alan Rawsthorne

Summary

Alan Rawsthorne is a human[1]. He was born in Haslingden[2]. He was born on May 2, 1905[3]. He passed away in Cambridge[4]. He died on July 24, 1971[5]. He worked as a composer[6], choreographer[7], and film score composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alan Rawsthorne's place of birth was Haslingden[2].
  • Alan Rawsthorne died in Cambridge[4].
  • Alan Rawsthorne was born on May 2, 1905[3].
  • Alan Rawsthorne died on July 24, 1971[5].
  • Among Alan Rawsthorne's spouses was Isabel Rawsthorne[10].
  • Alan Rawsthorne held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Alan Rawsthorne's professions included composer[6].
  • Alan Rawsthorne's professions included choreographer[7].
  • Alan Rawsthorne's professions included film score composer[8].
  • Alan Rawsthorne was educated at Royal Manchester College of Music[12].
  • A notable student of Alan Rawsthorne was Lorne Betts[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Alan Rawsthorne is Practical Cats[14].
  • Alan Rawsthorne is recorded as male[15].
  • Alan Rawsthorne's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Alan Rawsthorne's genre is symphony[17].
  • Alan Rawsthorne's family name is recorded as Rawsthorne[18].
  • Alan Rawsthorne's given name is recorded as Alan[19].
  • Alan Rawsthorne's instrument is recorded as violin[20].
  • Alan Rawsthorne's described by source is recorded as Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[21].
  • Alan Rawsthorne's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[22].
  • Alan Rawsthorne's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].

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Origins and Family

Alan Rawsthorne was born in Haslingden[2]. He was born on May 2, 1905[3].

Education

Alan Rawsthorne's education included a stint at Royal Manchester College of Music[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], choreographer[7], and film score composer[8]. A notable student of Alan Rawsthorne was Lorne Betts[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alan Rawsthorne is Practical Cats[14].

Personal Life

Among Alan Rawsthorne's spouses was Isabel Rawsthorne[10].

Death and Burial

Alan Rawsthorne died on July 24, 1971[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

Alan Rawsthorne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24]

FAQs

Where was Alan Rawsthorne born?

Alan Rawsthorne's place of birth was Haslingden[2].

Where did Alan Rawsthorne die?

Alan Rawsthorne died in Cambridge[4].

Who was Alan Rawsthorne married to?

Alan Rawsthorne's spouses include Isabel Rawsthorne[10].

What did Alan Rawsthorne do for work?

Alan Rawsthorne worked as composer[6], choreographer[7], and film score composer[8].

Where did Alan Rawsthorne go to school?

Alan Rawsthorne was educated at Royal Manchester College of Music[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Times. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Notable work Practical Cats
    Given name Alan
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