Katherine Kennicott Davis

American teacher, classical music composer and pianist (1892–1980)
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Katherine Kennicott Davis

Summary

Katherine Kennicott Davis is a human[1]. Born in St. Joseph[2], she… she was born on June 25, 1892[3]. She died in Littleton[4]. She died on April 20, 1980[5]. She worked as a composer[6], lyricist[7], hymnwriter[8], music teacher[9], and pianist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (588 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in St. Joseph[2], Katherine Kennicott Davis…
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis passed away in Littleton[4].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis was born on June 25, 1892[3].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis was born on 1892[12].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis died on April 20, 1980[5].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[13].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis's mother was Jessie F. Barton[14].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis held citizenship in United States[15].
  • English was Katherine Kennicott Davis's native language[16].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis's professions included composer[6].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis's professions included lyricist[7].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis's professions included hymnwriter[8].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis worked as a music teacher[9].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis worked as a pianist[10].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis's education included a stint at Wellesley College[17].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis was educated at New England Conservatory[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Katherine Kennicott Davis is The Little Drummer Boy[19].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis was a member of American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers[20].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis is recorded as female[21].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis's archives at is recorded as Concord Free Public Library[23].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis's residence is recorded as Concord[24].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis's residence is recorded as Littleton[25].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis's family name is recorded as Kennicott[26].
  • Katherine Kennicott Davis's family name is recorded as Davis[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Katherine Kennicott Davis was born in St. Joseph[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 25, 1892[3] and 1892[12]. Her mother was Jessie F. Barton[14]. English was her native language[16].

Education

Educated at Wellesley College[17], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1870[30] and New England Conservatory[18], a conservatory[31], in United States[32], founded in 1867[33]. Studied under Thomas Whitney Surette[34], a composer[35], 1861–1941[36], of United States[37] and Nadia Boulanger[38], a pianist[39], 1887–1979[40], of France[41], awarded the Prix de Rome[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], lyricist[7], hymnwriter[8], music teacher[9], and pianist[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Katherine Kennicott Davis is The Little Drummer Boy[19].

Death and Burial

Katherine Kennicott Davis died on April 20, 1980[5]. She died in Littleton[4]. She is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Katherine Kennicott Davis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (588 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] She is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Katherine Kennicott Davis born?

Katherine Kennicott Davis was born in St. Joseph[2].

Where did Katherine Kennicott Davis die?

Katherine Kennicott Davis passed away in Littleton[4].

Who were Katherine Kennicott Davis's parents?

Katherine Kennicott Davis's mother was Jessie F. Barton[14].

What did Katherine Kennicott Davis do for work?

Katherine Kennicott Davis worked as composer[6], lyricist[7], hymnwriter[8], music teacher[9], and pianist[10].

Where did Katherine Kennicott Davis go to school?

Katherine Kennicott Davis was educated at Wellesley College[17] and New England Conservatory[18].

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  13. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · LeCharybde · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Imslp id → Category:Davis,_Katherine
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  3. 18w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → composer, lyricist, hymnwriter +2
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  4. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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