John Williams
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Summary
John Williams was born on April 24, 1941[1], in Melbourne[2]. He has worked as a music educator[3], classical guitarist[4], performing artist[5], composer[6], and guitarist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,529 views/month, #7,063 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Sue Cook[9]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[10], United Kingdom[11]
- Occupation: musician[12], conductor[13], music arranger[14]
- Field of work: classical music[15], popular music[16], jazz[17], pop music[18]
- Employer: Royal Academy of Music[19]
- Educated at: Royal College of Music[20], Friern Barnet Grammar School[21]
- Student: Kostas Grigoreas[22]
- Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[23], Officer of the Order of Australia[24], Brit Award for Classical Recording[25], Echo Klassik – Chamber Music Recording of the Year[26]
- Member of: Sky[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Genre: classical music[29]
- Record label: Sony Music[30], Fly Records[31], Columbia Records[32]
- Discography: John Christopher Williams discography[33]
- Commons category: John Williams (guitarist)[34]
- Family name: Williams[35]
- Given name: John Christopher[36], John[37]
- Official website: https://www.johnwilliamsguitarnotes.com/[38]
- Instrument: classical guitar[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Birth name: John Christopher Williams[41]
- Name in native language: John Williams[42]
- Different from: John Williams[43]
- Start of work period: 1958[44]
Why It Matters
John Williams has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was John Williams born?
John Williams's place of birth was Melbourne[2].
Who was John Williams married to?
John Williams's spouses include Sue Cook[9].
What did John Williams do for work?
John Williams worked as a music educator[3], classical guitarist[4], performing artist[5], composer[6], and guitarist[7].
Where did John Williams go to school?
John Williams was educated at Royal College of Music[20] and Friern Barnet Grammar School[21].
What awards did John Williams receive?
Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[23], Officer of the Order of Australia[24], Brit Award for Classical Recording[25], and Echo Klassik – Chamber Music Recording of the Year[26].