Edward Finch

English composer
Person human Q5342899
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Edward Finch

Summary

Edward Finch is a human[1]. Born in Ravenstone[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1664[3]. He passed away in York[4]. He died on January 1, 1738[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Finch's place of birth was Ravenstone[2].
  • Edward Finch died in York[4].
  • Edward Finch was born on January 1, 1664[3].
  • Edward Finch died on January 1, 1738[5].
  • Edward Finch's father was Heneage Finch, 1st Earl of Nottingham[9].
  • Edward Finch held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
  • Edward Finch worked as a composer[6].
  • Edward Finch worked as a politician[7].
  • Edward Finch held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11].
  • Edward Finch was educated at Christ's College[12].
  • Edward Finch's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[13].
  • Edward Finch is recorded as male[14].
  • Edward Finch's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Edward Finch is associated with the Baroque music movement[16].
  • Edward Finch's family name is recorded as Finch[17].
  • Edward Finch's given name is recorded as Edward[18].
  • Edward Finch's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[20]

  • Country: GB[21]

  • Began / founded: 1664[22]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1738[23]

  • MusicBrainz ID: f2931eb9-f86d-4ed2-84dd-5f7a68b83d47[24]

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Finch was born in Ravenstone[2]. He was born on January 1, 1664[3]. His father was Heneage Finch, 1st Earl of Nottingham[9].

Education

Edward Finch's education included a stint at Christ's College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and politician[7]. Edward Finch held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[11].

Personal Life

Edward Finch's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[13].

Death and Burial

Edward Finch died on January 1, 1738[5]. He died in York[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Finch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Edward Finch born?

Edward Finch's place of birth was Ravenstone[2].

Where did Edward Finch die?

Edward Finch died in York[4].

Who were Edward Finch's parents?

Edward Finch's father was Heneage Finch, 1st Earl of Nottingham[9].

What did Edward Finch do for work?

Edward Finch worked as composer[6] and politician[7].

Where did Edward Finch go to school?

Edward Finch was educated at Christ's College[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . 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.

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

  1. [20] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [21] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [22] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [23] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [24] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, politician
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  2. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gnd id 1033391670
    Position held Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id 9429
    Factgrid item id Mahmoud Asgari and Ayaz Marhoni
    + 37 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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