George Grove
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Summary
George Grove was born on August 13, 1820[1], in Clapham[2]. He died on May 28, 1900[3], in Lower Sydenham[4]. He worked as a musicologist[5], music educator[6], lexicographer[7], musicographer[8], and engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (502 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Employer: Royal College of Music[13]
- Notable work: Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians[14]
- Award received: Companion of the Order of the Bath[15], Knight Bachelor[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: George Grove[18]
- Family name: Grove[19]
- Given name: George[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[21], Riemann's Music Dictionary[22], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], The Times[24], New International Encyclopedia (1902–1905)[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[27], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
- Commons Creator page: George Grove[30]
- Name in native language: George Grove[31]
- Sibling: Eleanor Grove[32]
Why It Matters
George Grove has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was George Grove born?
George Grove was born in Clapham[2].
Where did George Grove die?
George Grove passed away in Lower Sydenham[4].
What did George Grove do for work?
George Grove worked as a musicologist[5], music educator[6], lexicographer[7], musicographer[8], and engineer[9].
What awards did George Grove receive?
Honors received include Companion of the Order of the Bath[15] and Knight Bachelor[16].