John Stanley

English composer and organist
Person human Q726286
John Stanley
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John Stanley

Summary

John Stanley is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 17, 1712[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 19, 1786[5]. He worked as a composer[6], organist[7], and violinist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (201 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Stanley's place of birth was London[2].
  • John Stanley died in London[4].
  • John Stanley was born on January 17, 1712[3].
  • John Stanley died on May 19, 1786[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Andrew, Holborn[10].
  • John Stanley held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • John Stanley worked as a composer[6].
  • John Stanley's professions included organist[7].
  • John Stanley worked as a violinist[8].
  • John Stanley held the position of Master of the King's Music[12].
  • John Stanley is recorded as male[13].
  • John Stanley's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • John Stanley is associated with the Baroque music movement[15].
  • John Stanley's genre is opera[16].
  • John Stanley's Commons category is recorded as John Stanley (composer)[17].
  • John Stanley's family name is recorded as Stanley[18].
  • John Stanley's given name is recorded as John[19].
  • John Stanley's Commons gallery is recorded as John Stanley[20].
  • John Stanley's medical condition is recorded as blindness[21].
  • John Stanley studied under Maurice Greene[22].
  • John Stanley's instrument is recorded as organ[23].
  • John Stanley's instrument is recorded as violin[24].
  • John Stanley's described by source is recorded as Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[25].
  • John Stanley's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • John Stanley's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], John Stanley… he was born on January 17, 1712[3].

Education

John Stanley studied under Maurice Greene[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], organist[7], and violinist[8]. John Stanley held the position of Master of the King's Music[12].

Death and Burial

John Stanley died on May 19, 1786[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Andrew, Holborn[10].

Why It Matters

John Stanley ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (201 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John Stanley born?

Born in London[2], John Stanley…

Where did John Stanley die?

John Stanley died in London[4].

What did John Stanley do for work?

John Stanley worked as composer[6], organist[7], and violinist[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  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. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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