Karl King

American composer and conductor
Person human Q6371986
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Karl King

Summary

Karl King is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paintersville[2]. He was born on February 21, 1891[3]. He passed away in Fort Dodge[4]. He died on March 31, 1971[5]. He worked as a bandleader[6], composer[7], conductor[8], and bandmaster[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Karl King's place of birth was Paintersville[2].
  • Karl King died in Fort Dodge[4].
  • Karl King was born on February 21, 1891[3].
  • Karl King died on March 31, 1971[5].
  • Burial took place at North Lawn Cemetery[11].
  • Karl King held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Karl King worked as a bandleader[6].
  • Karl King's professions included composer[7].
  • Karl King worked as a conductor[8].
  • Karl King's professions included bandmaster[9].
  • Among Karl King's employers was Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Karl King is Barnum and Bailey's Favorite[14].
  • Karl King was a member of American Bandmasters Association[15].
  • Karl King is recorded as male[16].
  • Karl King's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Karl King's genre is circus music[18].
  • Karl King's Commons category is recorded as Karl L. King[19].
  • Karl King's archives at is recorded as University of Maryland Libraries[20].
  • Karl King's family name is recorded as King[21].
  • Karl King's given name is recorded as Karl[22].
  • Karl King's given name is recorded as Lawrence[23].
  • Karl King's instrument is recorded as baritone horn[24].
  • Karl King's instrument is recorded as euphonium[25].
  • Karl King's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Karl King was born in Paintersville[2]. He was born on February 21, 1891[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include bandleader[6], composer[7], conductor[8], and bandmaster[9]. Among Karl King's employers was Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Karl King is Barnum and Bailey's Favorite[14].

Death and Burial

Karl King died on March 31, 1971[5]. He died in Fort Dodge[4]. He is buried at North Lawn Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Karl King ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (146 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Karl King born?

Born in Paintersville[2], Karl King…

Where did Karl King die?

Karl King died in Fort Dodge[4].

What did Karl King do for work?

Karl King worked as bandleader[6], composer[7], conductor[8], and bandmaster[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Fort Dodge
    Notable work
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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