Alexander Gibson

Scottish conductor and opera intendant (1926-1995)
Person human Q2019460
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Alexander Gibson

Summary

Alexander Gibson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Motherwell[2]. He was born on February 11, 1926[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 14, 1995[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], music director[7], and musician[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Gibson's place of birth was Motherwell[2].
  • Alexander Gibson passed away in London[4].
  • Alexander Gibson was born on February 11, 1926[3].
  • Alexander Gibson was born on 1926[10].
  • Alexander Gibson died on January 14, 1995[5].
  • Alexander Gibson died on 1995[11].
  • Alexander Gibson held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Alexander Gibson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Alexander Gibson's professions included conductor[6].
  • Alexander Gibson's professions included music director[7].
  • Alexander Gibson's professions included musician[8].
  • Alexander Gibson was educated at University of Glasgow[14].
  • Alexander Gibson's education included a stint at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland[15].
  • Alexander Gibson was educated at Royal College of Music[16].
  • Alexander Gibson's education included a stint at Dalziel High School[17].
  • Alexander Gibson received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Alexander Gibson received the Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19].
  • Alexander Gibson received the Knight Bachelor[20].
  • Alexander Gibson received the honorary doctorate[21].
  • Alexander Gibson was a member of Royal Society of Edinburgh[22].
  • Alexander Gibson is recorded as male[23].
  • Alexander Gibson's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Alexander Gibson's genre is classical music[25].
  • Alexander Gibson's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
  • Alexander Gibson's record label is recorded as RCA Records[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Gibson was born in Motherwell[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 11, 1926[3] and 1926[10].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow[14], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1451[30], headquartered in Glasgow[31]; Royal Conservatoire of Scotland[15], a conservatory[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1847[34], headquartered in Glasgow[35]; Royal College of Music[16], a conservatory[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1882[38], headquartered in London[39]; and Dalziel High School[17], a secondary school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1898[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], music director[7], and musician[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19], a fellowship award[45], in United Kingdom[46]; Knight Bachelor[20], a title of honor[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1300[49]; and honorary doctorate[21], a title of honor[50].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 14, 1995[5] and 1995[11]. Alexander Gibson passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Gibson has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Gibson born?

Alexander Gibson was born in Motherwell[2].

Where did Alexander Gibson die?

Alexander Gibson died in London[4].

What did Alexander Gibson do for work?

Alexander Gibson worked as conductor[6], music director[7], and musician[8].

Where did Alexander Gibson go to school?

Alexander Gibson was educated at University of Glasgow[14], Royal Conservatoire of Scotland[15], Royal College of Music[16], and Dalziel High School[17].

What awards did Alexander Gibson receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[19], Knight Bachelor[20], and honorary doctorate[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [25] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . www5.open.ac.uk. www5.open.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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