Frederick Bridge

English organist, composer, teacher and writer (1844–1924)
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Frederick Bridge

Summary

Frederick Bridge is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oldbury[2]. He was born on December 5, 1844[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 18, 1924[5]. He worked as a composer[6], organist[7], conductor[8], and music professor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Frederick Bridge's place of birth was Oldbury[2].
  • Frederick Bridge died in London[4].
  • Frederick Bridge was born on December 5, 1844[3].
  • Frederick Bridge died on March 18, 1924[5].
  • Frederick Bridge held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Frederick Bridge's professions included composer[6].
  • Frederick Bridge's professions included organist[7].
  • Frederick Bridge worked as a conductor[8].
  • Frederick Bridge worked as a music professor[9].
  • Frederick Bridge held the position of King Edward Professor of Music[12].
  • A notable student of Frederick Bridge was Joseph Bradley[13].
  • Frederick Bridge received the Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[14].
  • Frederick Bridge received the Knight Bachelor[15].
  • Frederick Bridge is recorded as male[16].
  • Frederick Bridge's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Frederick Bridge's genre is classical music[18].
  • Frederick Bridge's family name is recorded as Bridge[19].
  • Frederick Bridge's given name is recorded as Frederick[20].
  • Frederick Bridge studied under John Goss[21].
  • Frederick Bridge studied under George Job Elvey[22].
  • Frederick Bridge's instrument is recorded as organ[23].
  • Frederick Bridge's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[24].
  • Frederick Bridge's described by source is recorded as 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[25].
  • Frederick Bridge's described by source is recorded as Q19036877[26].
  • Frederick Bridge's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Frederick Bridge was born in Oldbury[2]. He was born on December 5, 1844[3].

Education

Studied under John Goss[21], an organist[28], 1800–1880[29], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[30], awarded the Knight Bachelor[31] and George Job Elvey[22], a composer[32], 1816–1893[33], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], organist[7], conductor[8], and music professor[9]. Frederick Bridge held the position of King Edward Professor of Music[12]. A notable student of him was Joseph Bradley[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[14], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36] and Knight Bachelor[15], a title of honor[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1300[39].

Death and Burial

Frederick Bridge died on March 18, 1924[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Frederick Bridge ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Frederick Bridge born?

Frederick Bridge was born in Oldbury[2].

Where did Frederick Bridge die?

Frederick Bridge died in London[4].

What did Frederick Bridge do for work?

Frederick Bridge worked as composer[6], organist[7], conductor[8], and music professor[9].

What awards did Frederick Bridge receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[14] and Knight Bachelor[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . EB-12 / Bridge, Sir Frederick. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . EB-12 / Bridge, Sir Frederick. wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . EB-12 / Bridge, Sir Frederick. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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