Charles Burney
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Charles Burney
Summary
Charles Burney is a human[1]. He was born in Shrewsbury[2]. He was born on April 7, 1726[3]. He passed away in Chelsea[4]. He died on April 12, 1814[5]. He worked as a composer[6], organist[7], historian[8], musicologist[9], and music historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Shrewsbury[2], Charles Burney…
- Charles Burney died in Chelsea[4].
- Charles Burney was born on April 7, 1726[3].
- Charles Burney was born on January 1, 1726[12].
- Charles Burney died on April 12, 1814[5].
- Charles Burney died on January 1, 1814[13].
- Charles Burney's father was James Macburney[14].
- Charles Burney's mother was Ann Cooper[15].
- Among Charles Burney's spouses was Elizabeth (?)[16].
- Charles Burney was married to Esther Sleepe[17].
- A child of Charles Burney was Charles Burney[18].
- A child of Charles Burney was Frances Burney[19].
- A child of Charles Burney was Sarah Burney[20].
- A child of Charles Burney was Susanna Elizabeth Burney[21].
- A child of Charles Burney was Esther Burney[22].
- A child of Charles Burney was James Burney[23].
- Charles Burney held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[24].
- Charles Burney's professions included composer[6].
- Charles Burney worked as an organist[7].
- Charles Burney worked as a historian[8].
- Charles Burney's professions included musicologist[9].
- Charles Burney's professions included music historian[10].
- Charles Burney worked as a harpsichordist[25].
- Charles Burney's field of work was history of music[26].
- Charles Burney's education included a stint at Shrewsbury School[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1726-04-07[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1814-04-12[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: b80ecac5-77dc-4139-bd3e-e797ecb64910[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Shrewsbury[2], Charles Burney… Recorded date of birth include April 7, 1726[3] and January 1, 1726[12]. His father was James Macburney[14]. His mother was Ann Cooper[15].
Education
Charles Burney's education included a stint at Shrewsbury School[27]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Music[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], organist[7], historian[8], musicologist[9], music historian[10], and harpsichordist[25]. Charles Burney's field of work was history of music[26].
Recognition
Charles Burney received the Fellow of the Royal Society[34].
Personal Life
Spouses include Elizabeth (?)[16], 1728–1796[35] and Esther Sleepe[17], a businessperson[36], 1725–1762[37], of United Kingdom[38]. Children include Charles Burney[18], an etcher[39], 1757–1817[40], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[41]; Frances Burney[19], a writer[42], 1752–1840[43], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[44], specialised in essay[45]; Sarah Burney[20], a novelist[46], 1772–1844[47], of Kingdom of Great Britain[48]; Susanna Elizabeth Burney[21], a correspondent[49], 1755–1800[50], of Kingdom of Great Britain[51]; Esther Burney[22], 1749–1832[52]; and James Burney[23], an explorer[53], 1750–1821[54], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[55], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[56].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include April 12, 1814[5] and January 1, 1814[13]. Charles Burney died in Chelsea[4].
Why It Matters
Charles Burney ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Charles Burney born?
Charles Burney was born in Shrewsbury[2].
Where did Charles Burney die?
Charles Burney died in Chelsea[4].
Who were Charles Burney's parents?
Charles Burney's father was James Macburney[14]. Charles Burney's mother was Ann Cooper[15].
Who was Charles Burney married to?
Charles Burney's spouses include Elizabeth (?)[16] and Esther Sleepe[17].
What did Charles Burney do for work?
Charles Burney worked as composer[6], organist[7], historian[8], musicologist[9], and music historian[10].
Where did Charles Burney go to school?
Charles Burney was educated at Shrewsbury School[27].
What awards did Charles Burney receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[34].