George Alexander Macfarren
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Summary
George Alexander Macfarren was born on March 2, 1813[1], in London[2]. He died on October 31, 1887[3], in London[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and music theorist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Hampstead Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Natalia Macfarren[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13]
- Occupation: university teacher[14], theorist[15], musicographer[16]
- Field of work: music[17], musicology[18]
- Employer: Royal Academy of Music[19], University of Cambridge[20]
- Educated at: Royal Academy of Music[21]
- Student: Francis William Davenport[22], James William Davison[23], Oliveria Prescott[24]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Genre: opera[27], classical music[28]
- Commons category: George Alexander Macfarren[29]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Music[30]
- Family name: Macfarren[31]
- Given name: George[32], Alexander[33]
- Relative: Emma Maria Macfarren[34]
- Medical condition: blindness[35]
- Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[37], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[38], Riemann's Music Dictionary[39], A Dictionary of Music and Musicians, 1900[40], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[41], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[42], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[43], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[44], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Commons Creator page: George Alexander Macfarren[47]
Why It Matters
George Alexander Macfarren has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was George Alexander Macfarren born?
George Alexander Macfarren was born in London[2].
Where did George Alexander Macfarren die?
George Alexander Macfarren passed away in London[4].
Who was George Alexander Macfarren married to?
George Alexander Macfarren's spouses include Natalia Macfarren[12].
What did George Alexander Macfarren do for work?
George Alexander Macfarren worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and music theorist[9].
Where did George Alexander Macfarren go to school?
George Alexander Macfarren was educated at Royal Academy of Music[21].
What awards did George Alexander Macfarren receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[25].