Harry Farjeon

composer (1878–1948)
Person human Q1586485
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Summary

Harry Farjeon was born on May 6, 1878[1]. He died on December 29, 1948[2], in London[3]. He worked as a composer[4], music educator[5], and music teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Benjamin Farjeon[8]
  • Mother: Margaret Jefferson[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11]
  • Employer: Royal Academy of Music[12]
  • Educated at: Royal Academy of Music[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family: Q141694356[15]
  • Family name: Farjeon[16]
  • Given name: Harry[17]
  • Described by source: Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
  • Sibling: Eleanor Farjeon[20], Joseph Jefferson Farjeon[21], Herbert Farjeon[22]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Genadendal Music Archive[23]

Why It Matters

Harry Farjeon is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where did Harry Farjeon die?

Harry Farjeon died in London[3].

Who were Harry Farjeon's parents?

Harry Farjeon's father was Benjamin Farjeon[8]. Harry Farjeon's mother was Margaret Jefferson[9].

What did Harry Farjeon do for work?

Harry Farjeon worked as a composer[4], music educator[5], and music teacher[6].

Where did Harry Farjeon go to school?

Harry Farjeon was educated at Royal Academy of Music[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  9. [4] ↑ . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [2] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-10-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 4
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'de', 'en', 'fr']
    Family → Q141694356
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Openmlol author id → 51725
    Instance of → human
    Occupation → composer, music educator, music teacher
    Muziekweb performer id → M00000385026
    + 43 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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