Ethel Smyth
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Summary
Ethel Smyth is a human[1]. Born in Sidcup[2], she… she was born on April 22, 1858[3]. She passed away in Woking[4]. She died on May 8, 1944[5]. She worked as a composer[6], librettist[7], conductor[8], autobiographer[9], and suffragist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,347 views/month, #7,106 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Ethel Smyth's place of birth was Sidcup[2].
- Ethel Smyth died in Woking[4].
- Ethel Smyth was born on April 22, 1858[3].
- Ethel Smyth died on May 8, 1944[5].
- Ethel Smyth is buried at Woking[12].
- Ethel Smyth's father was John Hall Smyth[13].
- Ethel Smyth's mother was Emma Struth[14].
- Ethel Smyth held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
- Ethel Smyth's professions included composer[6].
- Ethel Smyth worked as a librettist[7].
- Ethel Smyth's professions included conductor[8].
- Ethel Smyth worked as an autobiographer[9].
- Ethel Smyth worked as a suffragist[10].
- Ethel Smyth's professions included women's rights activist[16].
- Ethel Smyth's field of work was music composing[17].
- Ethel Smyth's education included a stint at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[18].
- A notable work attributed to Ethel Smyth is Der Wald[19].
- A notable work attributed to Ethel Smyth is The March of the Women[20].
- A notable work attributed to Ethel Smyth is The Boatswain's Mate[21].
- A notable work attributed to Ethel Smyth is The Prison[22].
- A notable work attributed to Ethel Smyth is Mass in D[23].
- A notable work attributed to Ethel Smyth is Fête Galante[24].
- Ethel Smyth received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25].
- Ethel Smyth received the honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[26].
- Ethel Smyth received the honorary doctor of Durham University[27].
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Origins and Family
Ethel Smyth was born in Sidcup[2]. She was born on April 22, 1858[3]. Her father was John Hall Smyth[13]. Her mother was Emma Struth[14].
Education
Ethel Smyth was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[18]. Studied under Carl Reinecke[28], a composer[29], 1824–1910[30], of Kingdom of Prussia[31], awarded the honorary doctor of the Leipzig University[32] and Heinrich von Herzogenberg[33], a composer[34], 1843–1900[35], of Austrian Empire[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], librettist[7], conductor[8], autobiographer[9], suffragist[10], and women's rights activist[16]. Ethel Smyth's field of work was music composing[17].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Der Wald[19], a dramatico-musical work[37]; The March of the Women[20], a musical work/composition[38]; The Boatswain's Mate[21], a dramatico-musical work[39]; The Prison[22], a dramatico-musical work[40]; Mass in D[23], a musical work/composition[41]; and Fête Galante[24], a dramatico-musical work[42].
Recognition
Awards received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44]; honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[26], an award[45], in United Kingdom[46]; honorary doctor of Durham University[27], an award[47], in United Kingdom[48]; and Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[49], an award[50], in United Kingdom[51].
Death and Burial
Ethel Smyth died on May 8, 1944[5]. She died in Woking[4]. She is buried at Woking[12].
Why It Matters
Ethel Smyth ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,347 views/month, #7,106 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Ethel Smyth born?
Born in Sidcup[2].
Where did Ethel Smyth die?
Ethel Smyth passed away in Woking[4].
Who were Ethel Smyth's parents?
Ethel Smyth's father was John Hall Smyth[13]. Ethel Smyth's mother was Emma Struth[14].
What did Ethel Smyth do for work?
Ethel Smyth worked as composer[6], librettist[7], conductor[8], autobiographer[9], and suffragist[10].
Where did Ethel Smyth go to school?
Ethel Smyth was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[18].
What awards did Ethel Smyth receive?
Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[26], honorary doctor of Durham University[27], and Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[49].