Herbert Howells

Summary

Herbert Howells is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Gloucestershire^[2]. He was born on October 17, 1892^[3]. He passed away in Putney^[4]. He died on February 23, 1983^[5]. He worked as a composer^[6] and teacher^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Herbert Howells was born in Gloucestershire^[2].
• Herbert Howells passed away in Putney^[4].
• Herbert Howells was born on October 17, 1892^[3].
• Herbert Howells died on February 23, 1983^[5].
• Herbert Howells is buried at Westminster Abbey^[9].
• Herbert Howells held citizenship in United Kingdom^[10].
• Herbert Howells worked as a composer^[6].
• Herbert Howells's professions included teacher^[7].
• Herbert Howells's education included a stint at St John's College^[11].
• Herbert Howells's education included a stint at Royal College of Music^[12].
• A notable student of Herbert Howells was Mary Lucas^[13].
• A notable student of Herbert Howells was Shena Fraser^[14].
• A notable student of Herbert Howells was Joan Trimble^[15].
• A notable student of Herbert Howells was Robert Simpson^[16].
• Herbert Howells received the honorary doctor of the Royal College of Music^[17].
• Herbert Howells received the honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge^[18].
• Herbert Howells received the Companion of Honour^[19].
• Herbert Howells received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[20].
• Herbert Howells is recorded as male^[21].
• Herbert Howells's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Herbert Howells's Commons category is recorded as Herbert Howells^[23].
• Herbert Howells's family name is recorded as Q16870903^[24].
• Herbert Howells's given name is recorded as Herbert^[25].
• Herbert Howells's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Herbert Howells^[26].
• Herbert Howells studied under Charles Villiers Stanford^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Gloucestershire^[2], Herbert Howells… he was born on October 17, 1892^[3].

Education

Educated at St John's College^[11], a college of the University of Cambridge^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1511^[30] and Royal College of Music^[12], a conservatory^[31], in United Kingdom^[32], founded in 1882^[33], headquartered in London^[34]. Studied under Charles Villiers Stanford^[27], a classical composer^[35], 1852–1924^[36], of Ireland^[37], awarded the Doctor of Music^[38] and Charles Wood^[39], a composer^[40], 1866–1926^[41], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer^[6] and teacher^[7]. Notable students include Mary Lucas^[13], a composer^[43], 1882–1952^[44], of United Kingdom^[45], specialised in ballet^[46]; Shena Fraser^[14], a composer^[47], 1910–1993^[48], of United Kingdom^[49]; Joan Trimble^[15], a composer^[50], 1915–2000^[51], of United Kingdom^[52]; and Robert Simpson^[16], a classical composer^[53], 1921–1997^[54], of United Kingdom^[55].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the Royal College of Music^[17], an award^[56], in United Kingdom^[57]; honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge^[18], an award^[58], in United Kingdom^[59]; Companion of Honour^[19], a grade of an order^[60]; and Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[20], a grade of an order^[61], in United Kingdom^[62].

Death and Burial

Herbert Howells died on February 23, 1983^[5]. He died in Putney^[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey^[9].

Why It Matters

Herbert Howells ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (121 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[63] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[64]

FAQs

Where was Herbert Howells born?

Herbert Howells's place of birth was Gloucestershire^[2].

Where did Herbert Howells die?

Herbert Howells passed away in Putney^[4].

What did Herbert Howells do for work?

Herbert Howells worked as composer^[6] and teacher^[7].

Where did Herbert Howells go to school?

Herbert Howells was educated at St John's College^[11] and Royal College of Music^[12].

What awards did Herbert Howells receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the Royal College of Music^[17], honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge^[18], Companion of Honour^[19], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[20].