Charles Santley

British opera singer (1834–1922)
Person human Q521746
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Summary

Charles Santley was born on February 28, 1834[1], in Liverpool[2]. He died on September 22, 1922[3], in London[4]. He worked as a singer[5] and opera singer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: William Santley[8]
  • Mother: Margaret Fletcher[9]
  • Spouse: Gertrude Kemble[10], Elizabeth Mary Rose-Innes[11]
  • Child: Ethel Jane Santley[12], Edith Santley[13]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14]
  • Educated at: Liverpool Institute High School for Boys[15]
  • Award received: Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[16], Knight Bachelor[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Charles Santley[19]
  • Voice type: baritone[20]
  • Honorific prefix: Sir[21]
  • Family name: Santley[22]
  • Given name: Charles[23]
  • Instrument: voice[24]
  • Described by source: The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26], Collier's New Encyclopedia, 1921[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
  • Commons Creator page: Charles Santley[29]

Why It Matters

Charles Santley is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Charles Santley born?

Charles Santley was born in Liverpool[2].

Where did Charles Santley die?

Charles Santley died in London[4].

Who were Charles Santley's parents?

Charles Santley's father was William Santley[8]. Charles Santley's mother was Margaret Fletcher[9].

Who was Charles Santley married to?

Charles Santley's spouses include Gertrude Kemble[10] and Elizabeth Mary Rose-Innes[11].

What did Charles Santley do for work?

Charles Santley worked as a singer[5] and opera singer[6].

Where did Charles Santley go to school?

Charles Santley was educated at Liverpool Institute High School for Boys[15].

What awards did Charles Santley receive?

Honors received include Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[16] and Knight Bachelor[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 18w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Mother → Margaret Fletcher
    Given name → Charles
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