Henry Watson

British musician and philanthropist, founder of the Henry Watson Music Library, Manchester Central Library (1846-1911)
Person human Q106831103
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Henry Watson

Summary

Henry Watson is a human[1]. He was born in Burnley[2]. He was born on 1846[3]. He died in Salford[4]. He died on 1911[5]. He worked as a teacher[6], collector[7], musician[8], and composer[9].

Key Facts

  • Henry Watson's place of birth was Burnley[2].
  • Henry Watson died in Salford[4].
  • Henry Watson was born on 1846[3].
  • Henry Watson died on 1911[5].
  • Henry Watson held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • Henry Watson's professions included teacher[6].
  • Henry Watson's professions included collector[7].
  • Henry Watson's professions included musician[8].
  • Henry Watson worked as a composer[9].
  • Among Henry Watson's employers was Royal Manchester College of Music[11].
  • Henry Watson was educated at University of Cambridge[12].
  • Henry Watson was a member of Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society[13].
  • Henry Watson is recorded as male[14].
  • Henry Watson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Henry Watson's family name is recorded as Watson[16].
  • Henry Watson's given name is recorded as Henry[17].
  • Henry Watson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Henry Watson's significant person is recorded as William Ockleford Oldman[19].
  • Henry Watson's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Provenance Research: The clients of W. O. Oldman and W. D. Webster[20].
  • Henry Watson's collection items at is recorded as Henry Watson Music Library[21].
  • Henry Watson's collection items at is recorded as Royal Northern College of Music[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Burnley[2], Henry Watson… he was born on 1846[3].

Education

Henry Watson's education included a stint at University of Cambridge[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include teacher[6], collector[7], musician[8], and composer[9]. Among Henry Watson's employers was Royal Manchester College of Music[11].

Death and Burial

Henry Watson died on 1911[5]. He passed away in Salford[4].

FAQs

Where was Henry Watson born?

Henry Watson was born in Burnley[2].

Where did Henry Watson die?

Henry Watson died in Salford[4].

What did Henry Watson do for work?

Henry Watson worked as teacher[6], collector[7], musician[8], and composer[9].

Where did Henry Watson go to school?

Henry Watson was educated at University of Cambridge[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . encyclopedia.com. Retrieved . encyclopedia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . encyclopedia.com. Retrieved . encyclopedia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . manchester.gov.uk. Retrieved . manchester.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . manchester.gov.uk. Retrieved . manchester.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . collections.tepapa.govt.nz. Retrieved . collections.tepapa.govt.nz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . manchester.gov.uk. manchester.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . rncm.ac.uk. Retrieved . rncm.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Significant person → William Ockleford Oldman
    Occupation → teacher, collector, musician +1
    Given name → Henry
    Place of birth → Burnley
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