Arthur Benjamin

Australian composer, pianist, conductor and teacher
Person human Q177229
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Arthur Benjamin

Summary

Arthur Benjamin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sydney[2]. He was born on September 18, 1893[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 10, 1960[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], conductor[7], composer[8], music educator[9], and film score composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Arthur Benjamin's place of birth was Sydney[2].
  • Arthur Benjamin passed away in London[4].
  • Arthur Benjamin was born on September 18, 1893[3].
  • Arthur Benjamin was born on September 19, 1893[12].
  • Arthur Benjamin died on April 10, 1960[5].
  • Arthur Benjamin died on April 9, 1960[13].
  • Arthur Benjamin held citizenship in Australia[14].
  • Arthur Benjamin worked as a pianist[6].
  • Arthur Benjamin worked as a conductor[7].
  • Arthur Benjamin worked as a composer[8].
  • Arthur Benjamin worked as a music educator[9].
  • Arthur Benjamin worked as a film score composer[10].
  • Arthur Benjamin was employed by University of London[15].
  • Arthur Benjamin's education included a stint at Royal College of Music[16].
  • A notable student of Arthur Benjamin was Joan Trimble[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Arthur Benjamin is Two Jamaican Pieces[18].
  • Arthur Benjamin received the Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[19].
  • Arthur Benjamin is recorded as male[20].
  • Arthur Benjamin's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Arthur Benjamin's genre is opera[22].
  • The cause of death was cancer[23].
  • Arthur Benjamin was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • Arthur Benjamin's family name is recorded as Benjamin[25].
  • Arthur Benjamin's given name is recorded as Arthur[26].
  • Arthur Benjamin studied under Charles Villiers Stanford[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Arthur Benjamin was born in Sydney[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 18, 1893[3] and September 19, 1893[12].

Education

Arthur Benjamin's education included a stint at Royal College of Music[16]. He studied under Charles Villiers Stanford[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[6], conductor[7], composer[8], music educator[9], and film score composer[10]. Arthur Benjamin was employed by University of London[15]. A notable student of him was Joan Trimble[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Arthur Benjamin is Two Jamaican Pieces[18].

Recognition

Arthur Benjamin received the Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 10, 1960[5] and April 9, 1960[13]. Arthur Benjamin died in London[4]. The cause of death was cancer[23].

Why It Matters

Arthur Benjamin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (92 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Benjamin born?

Arthur Benjamin's place of birth was Sydney[2].

Where did Arthur Benjamin die?

Arthur Benjamin passed away in London[4].

What did Arthur Benjamin do for work?

Arthur Benjamin worked as pianist[6], conductor[7], composer[8], music educator[9], and film score composer[10].

Where did Arthur Benjamin go to school?

Arthur Benjamin was educated at Royal College of Music[16].

What awards did Arthur Benjamin receive?

Honors received include Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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