Edward Bairstow

English composer and organist
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Edward Bairstow

Summary

Edward Bairstow is a human[1]. Born in Huddersfield[2], he… he was born on August 22, 1874[3]. He died in York[4]. He died on May 1, 1946[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and conductor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Bairstow was born in Huddersfield[2].
  • Edward Bairstow passed away in York[4].
  • Edward Bairstow was born on August 22, 1874[3].
  • Edward Bairstow died on May 1, 1946[5].
  • Edward Bairstow held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Edward Bairstow worked as a composer[6].
  • Edward Bairstow worked as a conductor[7].
  • Edward Bairstow was educated at Balliol College[10].
  • Edward Bairstow's education included a stint at Durham University[11].
  • A notable student of Edward Bairstow was Geoffrey Laycock[12].
  • Edward Bairstow received the Knight Bachelor[13].
  • Edward Bairstow is recorded as male[14].
  • Edward Bairstow's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Edward Bairstow's family name is recorded as Bairstow[16].
  • Edward Bairstow's given name is recorded as Edward[17].
  • Edward Bairstow studied under Frederick Bridge[18].
  • Edward Bairstow's instrument is recorded as organ[19].
  • Edward Bairstow's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Edward Bairstow's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Christian Hymns[21].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[22]

  • Country: GB[23]

  • Began / founded: 1874-08-22[24]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1946-05-01[25]

  • Genre(s): choral symphony, classical[26]

  • Community tags: choral symphony, classical, composer, organist[27]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 613f2c80-13d7-4490-ab4c-37e3caf87183[28]

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Bairstow's place of birth was Huddersfield[2]. He was born on August 22, 1874[3].

Education

Educated at Balliol College[10], a college of the University of Oxford[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1263[31], headquartered in Oxford[32] and Durham University[11], a collegiate university[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1832[35], headquartered in Durham[36]. Edward Bairstow studied under Frederick Bridge[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and conductor[7]. A notable student of Edward Bairstow was Geoffrey Laycock[12].

Recognition

Edward Bairstow received the Knight Bachelor[13].

Death and Burial

Edward Bairstow died on May 1, 1946[5]. He died in York[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Bairstow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Edward Bairstow born?

Edward Bairstow was born in Huddersfield[2].

Where did Edward Bairstow die?

Edward Bairstow died in York[4].

What did Edward Bairstow do for work?

Edward Bairstow worked as composer[6] and conductor[7].

Where did Edward Bairstow go to school?

Edward Bairstow was educated at Balliol College[10] and Durham University[11].

What awards did Edward Bairstow receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . Glory to God: A Companion CD-ROM. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . IdRef. Retrieved . 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.
  6. [27] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  7. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . 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. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instrument organ
    Family name Bairstow
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject Christian Hymns
    Citizenship
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