Cyril Rootham
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Summary
Cyril Rootham was born on October 5, 1875[1], in Redland[2]. He died on March 18, 1938[3], in Cambridge[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], musicologist[7], lecturer[8], and organist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Occupation: music teacher[13]
- Educated at: St John's College[14], Royal College of Music[15], Bristol Grammar School[16]
- Student: Arthur Bliss[17], Robin Orr[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Genre: opera[20], symphony[21], Choral[22]
- Family name: Rootham[23]
- Given name: Cyril[24]
- Official website: https://rootham.org[25]
- Student of: Charles Villiers Stanford[26], Marmaduke Barton[27], Walter Parratt[28], Hubert Parry[29]
- Instrument: organ[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
Why It Matters
Cyril Rootham has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Cyril Rootham born?
Cyril Rootham was born in Redland[2].
Where did Cyril Rootham die?
Cyril Rootham passed away in Cambridge[4].
What did Cyril Rootham do for work?
Cyril Rootham worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], musicologist[7], lecturer[8], and organist[9].
Where did Cyril Rootham go to school?
Cyril Rootham was educated at St John's College[14], Royal College of Music[15], and Bristol Grammar School[16].