Deems Taylor

American composer, music critic, and promoter of classical music (1885–1966)
Person human Q284386
Deems Taylor
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Deems Taylor

Summary

Deems Taylor is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on December 22, 1885[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on July 3, 1966[5]. He worked as a composer[6], radio personality[7], writer[8], music critic[9], and film score composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (508 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Deems Taylor…
  • Deems Taylor passed away in New York City[4].
  • Deems Taylor was born on December 22, 1885[3].
  • Deems Taylor died on July 3, 1966[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensico Cemetery[12].
  • Deems Taylor was married to Jane Anderson[13].
  • Deems Taylor held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Deems Taylor worked as a composer[6].
  • Deems Taylor worked as a radio personality[7].
  • Deems Taylor's professions included writer[8].
  • Deems Taylor worked as a music critic[9].
  • Deems Taylor's professions included film score composer[10].
  • Deems Taylor worked as a journalist[15].
  • Deems Taylor's education included a stint at New York University[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Deems Taylor is Through the Looking Glass[17].
  • Deems Taylor was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[18].
  • Deems Taylor is recorded as male[19].
  • Deems Taylor's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Deems Taylor's genre is opera[21].
  • Deems Taylor's Commons category is recorded as Deems Taylor[22].
  • Deems Taylor's family name is recorded as Taylor[23].
  • Deems Taylor's given name is recorded as Joseph[24].
  • Deems Taylor's described by source is recorded as Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[25].
  • Deems Taylor's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Deems Taylor's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Deems Taylor'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Deems Taylor… he was born on December 22, 1885[3].

Education

Deems Taylor was educated at New York University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], radio personality[7], writer[8], music critic[9], film score composer[10], and journalist[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Deems Taylor is Through the Looking Glass[17]. Things named for him include ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award[28], an award[29].

Personal Life

Among Deems Taylor's spouses was Jane Anderson[13].

Death and Burial

Deems Taylor died on July 3, 1966[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. Burial took place at Kensico Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Deems Taylor ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (508 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30]

Entities named for him include ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award[28], an award[29].

FAQs

Where was Deems Taylor born?

Deems Taylor's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Deems Taylor die?

Deems Taylor passed away in New York City[4].

Who was Deems Taylor married to?

Deems Taylor's spouses include Jane Anderson[13].

What did Deems Taylor do for work?

Deems Taylor worked as composer[6], radio personality[7], writer[8], music critic[9], and film score composer[10].

Where did Deems Taylor go to school?

Deems Taylor was educated at New York University[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Operone. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at New York University
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Genre opera
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