Charles Jennens
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Charles Jennens
Summary
Charles Jennens is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gopsall[2]. He was born on January 1, 1700[3]. He died on November 20, 1773[4]. He worked as a composer[5], librettist[6], writer[7], and songwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (228 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Charles Jennens's place of birth was Gopsall[2].
- Charles Jennens was born on January 1, 1700[3].
- Charles Jennens died on November 20, 1773[4].
- Charles Jennens's father was Charles Jennens[10].
- Charles Jennens's mother was Elizabeth Burdett[11].
- Charles Jennens held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[12].
- Charles Jennens's professions included composer[5].
- Charles Jennens worked as a librettist[6].
- Charles Jennens's professions included writer[7].
- Charles Jennens worked as a songwriter[8].
- Charles Jennens's education included a stint at Balliol College[13].
- A notable work attributed to Charles Jennens is Messiah[14].
- Charles Jennens's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[15].
- Charles Jennens is recorded as male[16].
- Charles Jennens's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- Charles Jennens's Commons category is recorded as Charles Jennens[18].
- Charles Jennens's family name is recorded as Jennens[19].
- Charles Jennens's given name is recorded as Charles[20].
- Charles Jennens's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
- Charles Jennens's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[22].
- Charles Jennens's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
- Charles Jennens's writing language is recorded as English[24].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[25]
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Country: GB[26]
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Began / founded: 1700[27]
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Ended / dissolved: 1773-11-20[28]
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MusicBrainz ID: 20dbb57e-560f-4099-8a5c-b5f732c82170[29]
Body
Origins and Family
Charles Jennens's place of birth was Gopsall[2]. He was born on January 1, 1700[3]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Burdett[11].
Education
Charles Jennens was educated at Balliol College[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[5], librettist[6], writer[7], and songwriter[8].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Charles Jennens is Messiah[14].
Personal Life
Charles Jennens's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[15].
Death and Burial
Charles Jennens died on November 20, 1773[4].
Why It Matters
Charles Jennens ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (228 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Charles Jennens born?
Charles Jennens's place of birth was Gopsall[2].
Who were Charles Jennens's parents?
Charles Jennens's father was Charles Jennens[10]. Charles Jennens's mother was Elizabeth Burdett[11].
What did Charles Jennens do for work?
Charles Jennens worked as composer[5], librettist[6], writer[7], and songwriter[8].
Where did Charles Jennens go to school?
Charles Jennens was educated at Balliol College[13].