Cyril Smith

English virtuoso concert pianist
Person human Q5200879
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Cyril Smith

Summary

Cyril Smith is a human[1]. Born in Middlesbrough[2], he… he was born on August 11, 1909[3]. He passed away in East Sheen[4]. He died on August 2, 1974[5]. He worked as an autobiographer[6], music educator[7], and pianist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Cyril Smith was born in Middlesbrough[2].
  • Cyril Smith passed away in East Sheen[4].
  • Cyril Smith was born on August 11, 1909[3].
  • Cyril Smith died on August 2, 1974[5].
  • Cyril Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Cyril Smith held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Cyril Smith worked as an autobiographer[6].
  • Cyril Smith worked as a music educator[7].
  • Cyril Smith worked as a pianist[8].
  • Among Cyril Smith's employers was Royal College of Music[12].
  • Cyril Smith was educated at Royal College of Music[13].
  • Cyril Smith received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Cyril Smith is recorded as male[15].
  • Cyril Smith's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Cyril Smith's family name is recorded as Smith[17].
  • Cyril Smith's given name is recorded as Cyril[18].
  • Cyril Smith's instrument is recorded as piano[19].
  • Cyril Smith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Cyril Smith's different from is recorded as Cyril Smith[21].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[22]

  • Country: GB[23]

  • Began / founded: 1909-08-11[24]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1974-08-02[25]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 71a311e8-62ce-4e7c-a2a2-1249090b66e8[26]

Body

Origins and Family

Cyril Smith was born in Middlesbrough[2]. He was born on August 11, 1909[3].

Education

Cyril Smith's education included a stint at Royal College of Music[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include autobiographer[6], music educator[7], and pianist[8]. Cyril Smith was employed by Royal College of Music[12].

Recognition

Cyril Smith received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].

Death and Burial

Cyril Smith died on August 2, 1974[5]. He passed away in East Sheen[4].

Why It Matters

Cyril Smith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

He has been cited as an influence by David Helfgott[27], a classical pianist[28], b. 1947[29], of Australia[30], awarded the honorary doctorate[31].

FAQs

Where was Cyril Smith born?

Cyril Smith was born in Middlesbrough[2].

Where did Cyril Smith die?

Cyril Smith died in East Sheen[4].

What did Cyril Smith do for work?

Cyril Smith worked as autobiographer[6], music educator[7], and pianist[8].

Where did Cyril Smith go to school?

Cyril Smith was educated at Royal College of Music[13].

What awards did Cyril Smith receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].

Who did Cyril Smith influence?

Cyril Smith has been cited as an influence by David Helfgott[27].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . 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. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Cyril
    Family name Smith
    Employer
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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