Gordon Jacob

English composer (1895–1984)
Person human Q1350215
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Gordon Jacob

Summary

Gordon Jacob is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on July 5, 1895[3]. He died in Saffron Walden[4]. He died on June 8, 1984[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], musicologist[8], and music educator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gordon Jacob was born in London[2].
  • Gordon Jacob died in Saffron Walden[4].
  • Gordon Jacob was born on July 5, 1895[3].
  • Gordon Jacob died on June 8, 1984[5].
  • Gordon Jacob held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Gordon Jacob held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Gordon Jacob's professions included conductor[6].
  • Gordon Jacob worked as a composer[7].
  • Gordon Jacob's professions included musicologist[8].
  • Gordon Jacob worked as a music educator[9].
  • Among Gordon Jacob's employers was Royal College of Music[13].
  • Gordon Jacob was educated at Dulwich College[14].
  • Gordon Jacob was educated at Royal College of Music[15].
  • A notable student of Gordon Jacob was Helen Glatz[16].
  • A notable student of Gordon Jacob was Arthur L. Williams[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Gordon Jacob is Q2221020[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Gordon Jacob is Q2570089[19].
  • Gordon Jacob received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20].
  • Gordon Jacob received the Fellow of the Royal College of Music[21].
  • Gordon Jacob is recorded as male[22].
  • Gordon Jacob's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Gordon Jacob's genre is classical music[24].
  • Gordon Jacob's military branch is recorded as British Army[25].
  • Gordon Jacob was part of the conflict World War I[26].
  • Gordon Jacob's family name is recorded as Jacob[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gordon Jacob was born in London[2]. He was born on July 5, 1895[3].

Education

Educated at Dulwich College[14], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1619[30] and Royal College of Music[15], a conservatory[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1882[33], headquartered in London[34]. Studied under Adrian Boult[35], a conductor[36], 1889–1983[37], of United Kingdom[38], awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[39]; Herbert Howells[40], a composer[41], 1892–1983[42], of United Kingdom[43], awarded the honorary doctor of the Royal College of Music[44]; Hubert Parry[45], a composer[46], 1848–1918[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48], awarded the Knight Bachelor[49]; Charles Villiers Stanford[50], a classical composer[51], 1852–1924[52], of Ireland[53], awarded the Doctor of Music[54]; and Ralph Vaughan Williams[55], a conductor[56], 1872–1958[57], of United Kingdom[58], awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[59].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], musicologist[8], and music educator[9]. Gordon Jacob was employed by Royal College of Music[13]. Notable students include Helen Glatz[16], a composer[60], 1908–1996[61], of United Kingdom[62] and Arthur L. Williams[17], a music educator[63], 1902–1973[64], of United States[65].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q2221020[18], a musical work/composition[66] and Q2570089[19], a musical work/composition[67].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], a grade of an order[68], in United Kingdom[69] and Fellow of the Royal College of Music[21].

Death and Burial

Gordon Jacob died on June 8, 1984[5]. He died in Saffron Walden[4].

Why It Matters

Gordon Jacob ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,265 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

FAQs

Where was Gordon Jacob born?

Gordon Jacob was born in London[2].

Where did Gordon Jacob die?

Gordon Jacob died in Saffron Walden[4].

What did Gordon Jacob do for work?

Gordon Jacob worked as conductor[6], composer[7], musicologist[8], and music educator[9].

Where did Gordon Jacob go to school?

Gordon Jacob was educated at Dulwich College[14] and Royal College of Music[15].

What awards did Gordon Jacob receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20] and Fellow of the Royal College of Music[21].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [70] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [71] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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