Joseph Barnby
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Summary
Joseph Barnby was born on August 12, 1838[1], in York[2]. He died on January 28, 1896[3], in London[4]. He worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], artist[7], hymnwriter[8], and choir director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: West Norwood Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Occupation: organist[13], choir singer[14], music arranger[15]
- Employer: Eton College[16], Guildhall School of Music and Drama[17], Musical Society of London[18]
- Educated at: Royal Academy of Music[19]
- Award received: Knight Bachelor[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: classical music[22]
- Military branch: British Army[23]
- Commons category: Joseph Barnby[24]
- Family name: Barnby[25]
- Given name: Joseph[26]
- Work location: England[27]
- Instrument: organ[28], voice[29]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[30], Riemann's Music Dictionary[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32], Lutheran service book: companion to the hymns[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Christian Hymns[35]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[36]
Why It Matters
Joseph Barnby has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Joseph Barnby born?
Joseph Barnby's place of birth was York[2].
Where did Joseph Barnby die?
Joseph Barnby passed away in London[4].
What did Joseph Barnby do for work?
Joseph Barnby worked as a conductor[5], composer[6], artist[7], hymnwriter[8], and choir director[9].
Where did Joseph Barnby go to school?
Joseph Barnby was educated at Royal Academy of Music[19].
What awards did Joseph Barnby receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[20].