John Blow
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John Blow
Summary
John Blow is a human[1]. His place of birth was Newark-on-Trent[2]. He was born on January 1, 1649[3]. He passed away in City of Westminster[4]. He died on October 1, 1708[5]. He worked as a composer[6], organist[7], music educator[8], and singer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- John Blow's place of birth was Newark-on-Trent[2].
- John Blow passed away in City of Westminster[4].
- John Blow was born on January 1, 1649[3].
- John Blow died on October 1, 1708[5].
- John Blow is buried at Westminster Abbey[11].
- John Blow held citizenship in England[12].
- John Blow held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
- John Blow worked as a composer[6].
- John Blow's professions included organist[7].
- John Blow's professions included music educator[8].
- John Blow worked as a singer[9].
- John Blow held the position of chapelmaster[14].
- A notable student of John Blow was William Croft[15].
- A notable student of John Blow was Jeremiah Clarke[16].
- A notable student of John Blow was Henry Purcell[17].
- John Blow is recorded as male[18].
- John Blow's instance of is recorded as human[19].
- John Blow is associated with the Baroque music movement[20].
- John Blow's genre is opera[21].
- John Blow's Commons category is recorded as John Blow[22].
- John Blow's family name is recorded as Blow[23].
- John Blow's given name is recorded as John[24].
- John Blow's topic's main category is recorded as Category:John Blow[25].
- John Blow's instrument is recorded as organ[26].
- John Blow's instrument is recorded as pipe organ[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Newark-on-Trent[2], John Blow… he was born on January 1, 1649[3].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], organist[7], music educator[8], and singer[9]. John Blow held the position of chapelmaster[14]. Notable students include William Croft[15], a composer[28], 1678–1727[29], of Kingdom of Great Britain[30]; Jeremiah Clarke[16], a composer[31], 1674–1707[32], of Kingdom of England[33]; and Henry Purcell[17], a composer[34], 1659–1695[35], of Kingdom of England[36].
Death and Burial
John Blow died on October 1, 1708[5]. He passed away in City of Westminster[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[11].
Why It Matters
John Blow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was John Blow born?
Born in Newark-on-Trent[2], John Blow…
Where did John Blow die?
John Blow passed away in City of Westminster[4].
What did John Blow do for work?
John Blow worked as composer[6], organist[7], music educator[8], and singer[9].