John Powell

American pianist, ethnomusicologist and composer (1882–1963)
Person human Q1701459
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John Powell

Summary

John Powell is a human[1]. He was born in Richmond[2]. He was born on September 6, 1882[3]. He passed away in Charlottesville[4]. He died on August 15, 1963[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and pianist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • John Powell was born in Richmond[2].
  • John Powell passed away in Charlottesville[4].
  • John Powell was born on September 6, 1882[3].
  • John Powell died on August 15, 1963[5].
  • Burial took place at Hollywood Cemetery[9].
  • John Powell held citizenship in United States[10].
  • John Powell worked as a composer[6].
  • John Powell's professions included pianist[7].
  • John Powell's education included a stint at University of Virginia[11].
  • John Powell is recorded as male[12].
  • John Powell's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John Powell's Commons category is recorded as John Powell (musician)[14].
  • John Powell's family name is recorded as Powell[15].
  • John Powell's given name is recorded as John[16].
  • John Powell studied under Theodor Leschetizky[17].
  • John Powell's instrument is recorded as piano[18].
  • John Powell's described by source is recorded as Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[19].
  • John Powell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • John Powell's different from is recorded as John Powell[21].
  • John Powell's different from is recorded as John Powell[22].

Body

Origins and Family

John Powell's place of birth was Richmond[2]. He was born on September 6, 1882[3].

Education

John Powell was educated at University of Virginia[11]. He studied under Theodor Leschetizky[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and pianist[7].

Death and Burial

John Powell died on August 15, 1963[5]. He died in Charlottesville[4]. Burial took place at Hollywood Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

John Powell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was John Powell born?

John Powell's place of birth was Richmond[2].

Where did John Powell die?

John Powell passed away in Charlottesville[4].

What did John Powell do for work?

John Powell worked as composer[6] and pianist[7].

Where did John Powell go to school?

John Powell was educated at University of Virginia[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Instrument piano
    Place of birth Richmond
    Citizenship
    Educated at University of Virginia
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