Civilla D. Martin

Canadian-American songwriter, hymn writer (1866-1948)
Person human Q4966130
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Civilla D. Martin

Summary

Civilla D. Martin is a human[1]. Born in Municipality of the District of Shelburne[2], she… she was born on August 21, 1866[3]. She died on March 9, 1948[4]. She worked as a lyricist[5], songwriter[6], and hymnwriter[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Civilla D. Martin was born in Municipality of the District of Shelburne[2].
  • Civilla D. Martin was born on August 21, 1866[3].
  • Civilla D. Martin died on March 9, 1948[4].
  • Burial took place at Westview Cemetery[9].
  • Among Civilla D. Martin's spouses was Walter Stillman Martin[10].
  • Civilla D. Martin held citizenship in Canada[11].
  • Civilla D. Martin's professions included lyricist[5].
  • Civilla D. Martin's professions included songwriter[6].
  • Civilla D. Martin worked as a hymnwriter[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Civilla D. Martin is Be Not Dismayed Whate'er Betide[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Civilla D. Martin is His Eye Is on the Sparrow[13].
  • Civilla D. Martin is recorded as female[14].
  • Civilla D. Martin's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Civilla D. Martin's family name is recorded as Durfee[16].
  • Civilla D. Martin's family name is recorded as Martin[17].
  • Civilla D. Martin's given name is recorded as Civilla[18].
  • Civilla D. Martin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Civilla D. Martin's married name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Civilla D. Martin'}[20].
  • Civilla D. Martin's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Christian Hymns[21].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[22]

  • Country: CA[23]

  • Began / founded: 1866-08-21[24]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1948-03-09[25]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 98317d8c-69ed-4bcd-b155-7dfeb2691ae5[26]

Body

Origins and Family

Civilla D. Martin was born in Municipality of the District of Shelburne[2]. She was born on August 21, 1866[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lyricist[5], songwriter[6], and hymnwriter[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Be Not Dismayed Whate'er Betide[12], a Christian hymn[27], founded in 1904[28] and His Eye Is on the Sparrow[13], a hymn[29].

Personal Life

Among Civilla D. Martin's spouses was Walter Stillman Martin[10].

Death and Burial

Civilla D. Martin died on March 9, 1948[4]. She is buried at Westview Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Civilla D. Martin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Works attributed to her include His Eye Is on the Sparrow[31], a hymn[32].

FAQs

Where was Civilla D. Martin born?

Civilla D. Martin was born in Municipality of the District of Shelburne[2].

Who was Civilla D. Martin married to?

Civilla D. Martin's spouses include Walter Stillman Martin[10].

What did Civilla D. Martin do for work?

Civilla D. Martin worked as lyricist[5], songwriter[6], and hymnwriter[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [22] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [23] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [24] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [25] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [26] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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