John Dowland
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John Dowland
Summary
John Dowland is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 2, 1563[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on February 1626[5]. He worked as a composer[6], lutenist[7], songwriter[8], and singer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,122 views/month, #7,027 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- John Dowland was born in London[2].
- John Dowland passed away in London[4].
- John Dowland was born on January 2, 1563[3].
- John Dowland died on February 1626[5].
- John Dowland died on February 20, 1626[11].
- John Dowland is buried at Blackfriars[12].
- A child of John Dowland was Robert Dowland[13].
- John Dowland held citizenship in Kingdom of England[14].
- John Dowland worked as a composer[6].
- John Dowland's professions included lutenist[7].
- John Dowland worked as a songwriter[8].
- John Dowland's professions included singer[9].
- John Dowland was educated at Christ Church[15].
- John Dowland's religion is recorded as Catholicism[16].
- John Dowland is recorded as male[17].
- John Dowland's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- John Dowland is associated with the Baroque music movement[19].
- John Dowland's genre is classical music[20].
- John Dowland's Commons category is recorded as John Dowland[21].
- John Dowland's family name is recorded as Dowland[22].
- John Dowland's given name is recorded as John[23].
- John Dowland's topic's main category is recorded as Category:John Dowland[24].
- John Dowland's instrument is recorded as lute[25].
- John Dowland's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
- John Dowland's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].
Body
Origins and Family
John Dowland's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 2, 1563[3].
Education
John Dowland was educated at Christ Church[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6], lutenist[7], songwriter[8], and singer[9].
Personal Life
A child of John Dowland was Robert Dowland[13]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[16].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include February 1626[5] and February 20, 1626[11]. John Dowland died in London[4]. Burial took place at Blackfriars[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for John Dowland include Dowland[28], an impact crater[29].
Why It Matters
John Dowland ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,122 views/month, #7,027 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
Entities named for him include Dowland[28], an impact crater[29].
FAQs
Where was John Dowland born?
John Dowland was born in London[2].
Where did John Dowland die?
John Dowland passed away in London[4].
What did John Dowland do for work?
John Dowland worked as composer[6], lutenist[7], songwriter[8], and singer[9].
Where did John Dowland go to school?
John Dowland was educated at Christ Church[15].