Hubert Parry

British composer, teacher and historian (1848–1918)
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Hubert Parry
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Hubert Parry

Summary

Hubert Parry is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bournemouth[2]. He was born on February 27, 1848[3]. He died in Rustington[4]. He died on October 7, 1918[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (285 views/month, #7,123 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hubert Parry was born in Bournemouth[2].
  • Hubert Parry died in Rustington[4].
  • Hubert Parry was born on February 27, 1848[3].
  • Hubert Parry died on October 7, 1918[5].
  • Hubert Parry is buried at St Paul's Cathedral[11].
  • Hubert Parry's father was Thomas Gambier Parry[12].
  • Hubert Parry's mother was Anna Maria Isabella Fynes-Clinton[13].
  • Hubert Parry was married to Elizabeth Maude Herbert[14].
  • A child of Hubert Parry was Dorothea Ponsonby[15].
  • A child of Hubert Parry was Gwendolen Maud Parry Greene[16].
  • Hubert Parry held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Hubert Parry held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Hubert Parry worked as a composer[6].
  • Hubert Parry worked as a musicologist[7].
  • Hubert Parry worked as a music educator[8].
  • Hubert Parry worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Hubert Parry held the position of Heather Professor of Music[19].
  • Hubert Parry was employed by University of Oxford[20].
  • Hubert Parry was educated at Exeter College[21].
  • Hubert Parry was educated at Eton College[22].
  • A notable student of Hubert Parry was Albion Percy Alderson[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Hubert Parry is Q14427047[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Hubert Parry is An English Suite[25].
  • A notable work attributed to Hubert Parry is Ode to Newfoundland[26].
  • Hubert Parry received the Knight Bachelor[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hubert Parry's place of birth was Bournemouth[2]. He was born on February 27, 1848[3]. His father was Thomas Gambier Parry[12]. His mother was Anna Maria Isabella Fynes-Clinton[13].

Education

Educated at Exeter College[21], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1314[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Eton College[22], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Music[35]. Studied under Edward Dannreuther[36], a musicologist[37], 1844–1905[38], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[39]; William Sterndale Bennett[40], a composer[41], 1816–1875[42], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[43], awarded the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[44]; George Job Elvey[45], a composer[46], 1816–1893[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48]; and Samuel Sebastian Wesley[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9]. Among Hubert Parry's employers was University of Oxford[20]. He held the position of Heather Professor of Music[19]. A notable student of him was Albion Percy Alderson[23].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Q14427047[24], a musical work/composition[50]; An English Suite[25], a musical work/composition[51]; and Ode to Newfoundland[26], a national anthem[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Bachelor[27], a title of honor[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1300[55] and baronet[56], an order of chivalry[57], in United Kingdom[58].

Personal Life

Among Hubert Parry's spouses was Elizabeth Maude Herbert[14]. Children include Dorothea Ponsonby[15], a writer[59], 1876–1963[60] and Gwendolen Maud Parry Greene[16], a writer[61], 1878–1959[62], of United Kingdom[63].

Death and Burial

Hubert Parry died on October 7, 1918[5]. He died in Rustington[4]. Recorded cause of death include 1918–1920 flu pandemic[64] and influenza[65]. Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[11].

Why It Matters

Hubert Parry ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (285 views/month, #7,123 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]

FAQs

Where was Hubert Parry born?

Hubert Parry was born in Bournemouth[2].

Where did Hubert Parry die?

Hubert Parry died in Rustington[4].

Who were Hubert Parry's parents?

Hubert Parry's father was Thomas Gambier Parry[12]. Hubert Parry's mother was Anna Maria Isabella Fynes-Clinton[13].

Who was Hubert Parry married to?

Hubert Parry's spouses include Elizabeth Maude Herbert[14].

What did Hubert Parry do for work?

Hubert Parry worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Hubert Parry go to school?

Hubert Parry was educated at Exeter College[21] and Eton College[22].

What awards did Hubert Parry receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[27] and baronet[56].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [66] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [67] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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