John Chowning

American composer and inventor of FM sound synthesis
Person human Q796345
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John Chowning, born August 22, 1934 in Salem[1][2], is a composer, university teacher, computer scientist, and physicist[3][2]. He pursued his education at Wittenberg University and has been affiliated with Stanford University as his employer. His professional work centers on the field of music[4].

Chowning received an honorary doctorate from the University of the Mediterranean - Aix Marseille II[5][6].

John Chowning

Summary

John Chowning is a human[1]. He was born in Salem[2]. He was born on August 22, 1934[3]. He worked as a composer[4], university teacher[5], computer scientist[6], and physicist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (393 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Salem[2], John Chowning…
  • John Chowning was born on August 22, 1934[3].
  • John Chowning held citizenship in United States[9].
  • John Chowning's professions included composer[4].
  • John Chowning's professions included university teacher[5].
  • John Chowning's professions included computer scientist[6].
  • John Chowning's professions included physicist[7].
  • John Chowning's field of work was music[10].
  • Among John Chowning's employers was Stanford University[11].
  • John Chowning was educated at Wittenberg University[12].
  • A notable work attributed to John Chowning is frequency modulation synthesis[13].
  • John Chowning received the honorary doctorate of the University of the Mediterranean - Aix Marseille II[14].
  • John Chowning was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[15].
  • John Chowning is recorded as male[16].
  • John Chowning's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • John Chowning's Commons category is recorded as John Chowning[18].
  • John Chowning's family name is recorded as Chowning[19].
  • John Chowning's given name is recorded as John[20].
  • John Chowning's professorship is recorded as Osgood Hooker Professorship in Fine Arts[21].
  • John Chowning's topic's main category is recorded as Category:John Chowning[22].
  • John Chowning's Commons gallery is recorded as John Chowning[23].
  • John Chowning's work location is recorded as Stanford[24].
  • John Chowning studied under Nadia Boulanger[25].
  • John Chowning's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • John Chowning's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

John Chowning's place of birth was Salem[2]. He was born on August 22, 1934[3].

Education

John Chowning was educated at Wittenberg University[12]. He studied under Nadia Boulanger[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[4], university teacher[5], computer scientist[6], and physicist[7]. John Chowning's field of work was music[10]. Among his employers was Stanford University[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Chowning is frequency modulation synthesis[13].

Recognition

John Chowning received the honorary doctorate of the University of the Mediterranean - Aix Marseille II[14].

Why It Matters

John Chowning ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (393 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John Chowning born?

John Chowning was born in Salem[2].

What did John Chowning do for work?

John Chowning worked as composer[4], university teacher[5], computer scientist[6], and physicist[7].

Where did John Chowning go to school?

John Chowning was educated at Wittenberg University[12].

What awards did John Chowning receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of the Mediterranean - Aix Marseille II[14].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  4. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . profiles.stanford.edu. profiles.stanford.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . B.R.A.H.M.S.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [14] . prism.cnrs.fr. prism.cnrs.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [13] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . profiles.stanford.edu. profiles.stanford.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . profiles.stanford.edu. profiles.stanford.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . list of students of Frédéric Chopin. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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