John Goss

English organist and composer (1800-1880)
Person human Q345870
John Goss
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John Goss

Summary

John Goss is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fareham[2]. He was born on December 27, 1800[3]. He passed away in Brixton[4]. He died on May 10, 1880[5]. He worked as an organist[6], composer[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • John Goss's place of birth was Fareham[2].
  • John Goss died in Brixton[4].
  • John Goss was born on December 27, 1800[3].
  • John Goss died on May 10, 1880[5].
  • John Goss is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].
  • John Goss held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • John Goss held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • John Goss worked as an organist[6].
  • John Goss worked as a composer[7].
  • John Goss worked as a music educator[8].
  • John Goss worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Among John Goss's employers was Royal Academy of Music[14].
  • A notable student of John Goss was Florence Ashton Marshall[15].
  • John Goss received the Knight Bachelor[16].
  • John Goss is recorded as male[17].
  • John Goss's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Goss's genre is classical music[19].
  • John Goss's Commons category is recorded as John Goss (composer)[20].
  • John Goss's family name is recorded as Goss[21].
  • John Goss's given name is recorded as John[22].
  • John Goss's instrument is recorded as organ[23].
  • John Goss's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24].
  • John Goss's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[25].
  • John Goss's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • John Goss's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Fareham[2], John Goss… he was born on December 27, 1800[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include organist[6], composer[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9]. John Goss was employed by Royal Academy of Music[14]. A notable student of him was Florence Ashton Marshall[15].

Recognition

John Goss received the Knight Bachelor[16].

Death and Burial

John Goss died on May 10, 1880[5]. He died in Brixton[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

John Goss ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 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 Goss born?

John Goss was born in Fareham[2].

Where did John Goss die?

John Goss died in Brixton[4].

What did John Goss do for work?

John Goss worked as organist[6], composer[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9].

What awards did John Goss receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Student Florence Ashton Marshall
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Instrument organ
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain
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