Herbert Oakeley

English organist and composer (1830-1903)
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Summary

Herbert Oakeley was born on July 22, 1830[1], in London Borough of Ealing[2]. He died on October 26, 1903[3], in Eastbourne[4]. He worked as a composer[5], organist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Ealing[9]
  • Father: Sir Herbert Oakeley, 3rd Baronet[10]
  • Mother: Atholl Keturah Murray-Aynsley[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
  • Field of work: music[13]
  • Employer: University of Edinburgh[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Given name: Herbert[16]
  • Instrument: organ[17]
  • Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary[18], A Dictionary of Music and Musicians, 1900[19], Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]

Why It Matters

Herbert Oakeley has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Herbert Oakeley born?

Herbert Oakeley's place of birth was London Borough of Ealing[2].

Where did Herbert Oakeley die?

Herbert Oakeley passed away in Eastbourne[4].

Who were Herbert Oakeley's parents?

Herbert Oakeley's father was Sir Herbert Oakeley, 3rd Baronet[10]. Herbert Oakeley's mother was Atholl Keturah Murray-Aynsley[11].

What did Herbert Oakeley do for work?

Herbert Oakeley worked as a composer[5], organist[6], and university teacher[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Oakeley, Herbert Stanley (DNB12). wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Oakeley, Herbert Stanley (DNB12). wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Riemann's Music Dictionary, 12th Edition. wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. 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.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → London Borough of Ealing, Ealing
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'ca', 'da', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'sv']
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  2. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Father → Sir Herbert Oakeley, 3rd Baronet
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