Arthur Sullivan
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Arthur Sullivan
Summary
Arthur Sullivan is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on May 13, 1842[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 22, 1900[5]. He worked as a composer[6], organist[7], conductor[8], music educator[9], and musicologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,295 views/month, #6,968 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Arthur Sullivan's place of birth was London[2].
- Arthur Sullivan died in London[4].
- Arthur Sullivan was born on May 13, 1842[3].
- Arthur Sullivan died on November 22, 1900[5].
- Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[12].
- Arthur Sullivan's father was Thomas Sullivan[13].
- Arthur Sullivan's mother was Mary Clementina Coghlan[14].
- Arthur Sullivan held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
- Arthur Sullivan's professions included composer[6].
- Arthur Sullivan's professions included organist[7].
- Arthur Sullivan's professions included conductor[8].
- Arthur Sullivan's professions included music educator[9].
- Arthur Sullivan worked as a musicologist[10].
- Arthur Sullivan's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Music[16].
- Arthur Sullivan's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[17].
- Arthur Sullivan was educated at Duke of York's Royal Military School[18].
- A notable student of Arthur Sullivan was Florence Maude Ewart[19].
- A notable work attributed to Arthur Sullivan is Trial by Jury[20].
- A notable work attributed to Arthur Sullivan is The Sorcerer[21].
- A notable work attributed to Arthur Sullivan is H.M.S. Pinafore[22].
- A notable work attributed to Arthur Sullivan is The Pirates of Penzance[23].
- A notable work attributed to Arthur Sullivan is Patience[24].
- A notable work attributed to Arthur Sullivan is Iolanthe[25].
- Arthur Sullivan received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[26].
- Arthur Sullivan received the Mendelssohn Scholarship[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1842-05-13[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1900-11-22[31]
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Genre(s): opera, romantic classical[32]
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Community tags: british, british composer, composer, english, opera, romantic classical, uk[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 4b466f5e-4620-4084-8841-3fe4ea38e689[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in London[2], Arthur Sullivan… he was born on May 13, 1842[3]. His father was Thomas Sullivan[13]. His mother was Mary Clementina Coghlan[14].
Education
Educated at Royal Academy of Music[16], a conservatory[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1822[37], headquartered in London[38]; University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[17], a public university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1843[41]; and Duke of York's Royal Military School[18], a secondary school[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1803[44]. Arthur Sullivan earned the academic degree of Doctor of Music[45].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], organist[7], conductor[8], music educator[9], and musicologist[10]. A notable student of Arthur Sullivan was Florence Maude Ewart[19].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Trial by Jury[20], a dramatico-musical work[46]; The Sorcerer[21], a dramatico-musical work[47]; H.M.S. Pinafore[22], a dramatico-musical work[48]; The Pirates of Penzance[23], a dramatico-musical work[49]; Patience[24], a dramatico-musical work[50]; and Iolanthe[25], a dramatico-musical work[51]. Things named for Arthur Sullivan include Sullivan Glacier[52], a glacier[53].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], a grade of an order[54], in France[55]; Mendelssohn Scholarship[27], an award[56]; Member of the Royal Victorian Order[57], a grade of an order[58], in United Kingdom[59]; and Knight Bachelor[60], a title of honor[61], in United Kingdom[62], founded in 1300[63].
Personal Life
Arthur Sullivan's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[64].
Death and Burial
Arthur Sullivan died on November 22, 1900[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[65]. Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[12].
Why It Matters
Arthur Sullivan ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,295 views/month, #6,968 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
Entities named for him include Sullivan Glacier[52], a glacier[53].
FAQs
Where was Arthur Sullivan born?
Arthur Sullivan's place of birth was London[2].
Where did Arthur Sullivan die?
Arthur Sullivan died in London[4].
Who were Arthur Sullivan's parents?
Arthur Sullivan's father was Thomas Sullivan[13]. Arthur Sullivan's mother was Mary Clementina Coghlan[14].
What did Arthur Sullivan do for work?
Arthur Sullivan worked as composer[6], organist[7], conductor[8], music educator[9], and musicologist[10].
Where did Arthur Sullivan go to school?
Arthur Sullivan was educated at Royal Academy of Music[16], University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[17], and Duke of York's Royal Military School[18].
What awards did Arthur Sullivan receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[26], Mendelssohn Scholarship[27], Member of the Royal Victorian Order[57], and Knight Bachelor[60].