Boris Ord

British musician (1897-1961)
Person human Q4945351
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Boris Ord

Summary

Boris Ord is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bristol[2]. He was born on July 9, 1897[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on December 30, 1961[5]. He worked as an organist[6] and choir director[7].

Key Facts

  • Boris Ord's place of birth was Bristol[2].
  • Boris Ord died in Cambridge[4].
  • Boris Ord was born on July 9, 1897[3].
  • Boris Ord died on December 30, 1961[5].
  • Boris Ord held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Boris Ord held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
  • Boris Ord's professions included organist[6].
  • Boris Ord worked as a choir director[7].
  • Boris Ord's education included a stint at Clifton College[10].
  • Boris Ord was educated at Corpus Christi College[11].
  • Boris Ord received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Boris Ord is recorded as male[13].
  • Boris Ord's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Boris Ord was part of the conflict World War II[15].
  • Boris Ord's given name is recorded as Boris[16].
  • Boris Ord studied under Walter Parratt[17].
  • Boris Ord's instrument is recorded as pipe organ[18].
  • Boris Ord's instrument is recorded as organ[19].
  • Boris Ord's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].

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Origins and Family

Boris Ord was born in Bristol[2]. He was born on July 9, 1897[3].

Education

Educated at Clifton College[10], an independent school[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1862[23], headquartered in Bristol[24] and Corpus Christi College[11], a college of the University of Cambridge[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1352[27], headquartered in Cambridge[28]. Boris Ord studied under Walter Parratt[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include organist[6] and choir director[7].

Recognition

Boris Ord received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12].

Death and Burial

Boris Ord died on December 30, 1961[5]. He passed away in Cambridge[4].

FAQs

Where was Boris Ord born?

Born in Bristol[2], Boris Ord…

Where did Boris Ord die?

Boris Ord died in Cambridge[4].

What did Boris Ord do for work?

Boris Ord worked as organist[6] and choir director[7].

Where did Boris Ord go to school?

Boris Ord was educated at Clifton College[10] and Corpus Christi College[11].

What awards did Boris Ord receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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