Charles Avison

English composer
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Charles Avison

Summary

Charles Avison is a human[1]. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2], he… he was born on February 1709[3]. He passed away in Newcastle upon Tyne[4]. He died on May 10, 1770[5]. He worked as a composer[6], music critic[7], musicographer[8], organist[9], and music educator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Charles Avison was born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2].
  • Charles Avison passed away in Newcastle upon Tyne[4].
  • Charles Avison was born on February 1709[3].
  • Charles Avison died on May 10, 1770[5].
  • Burial took place at St Andrew Churchyard, Newcastle-upon-Tyne[12].
  • Charles Avison held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • Charles Avison worked as a composer[6].
  • Charles Avison worked as a music critic[7].
  • Charles Avison worked as a musicographer[8].
  • Charles Avison's professions included organist[9].
  • Charles Avison worked as a music educator[10].
  • Charles Avison is recorded as male[14].
  • Charles Avison's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Charles Avison is associated with the Baroque music movement[16].
  • Charles Avison's Commons category is recorded as Charles Avison[17].
  • The cause of death was hypothermia[18].
  • Charles Avison's family name is recorded as Avison[19].
  • Charles Avison's given name is recorded as Charles[20].
  • Charles Avison studied under Francesco Geminiani[21].
  • Charles Avison's instrument is recorded as organ[22].
  • Charles Avison's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Charles Avison's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[24].
  • Charles Avison's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Charles Avison's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Charles Avison'}[26].
  • Charles Avison's date of baptism is recorded as February 16, 1709[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2], Charles Avison… he was born on February 1709[3].

Education

Charles Avison studied under Francesco Geminiani[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], music critic[7], musicographer[8], organist[9], and music educator[10].

Death and Burial

Charles Avison died on May 10, 1770[5]. He died in Newcastle upon Tyne[4]. The cause of death was hypothermia[18]. He is buried at St Andrew Churchyard, Newcastle-upon-Tyne[12].

Why It Matters

Charles Avison ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Charles Avison born?

Charles Avison was born in Newcastle upon Tyne[2].

Where did Charles Avison die?

Charles Avison passed away in Newcastle upon Tyne[4].

What did Charles Avison do for work?

Charles Avison worked as composer[6], music critic[7], musicographer[8], organist[9], and music educator[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . muse.jhu.edu. muse.jhu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Newcastle upon Tyne
    Writing language English
    Student of Francesco Geminiani
    Family name Avison
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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