Kathleen Ferrier
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Summary
Kathleen Ferrier was born on April 22, 1912[1], in Higher Walton[2]. She died on October 8, 1953[3], in London[4]. She worked as an opera singer[5], recording artist[6], singer[7], and musician[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,751 views/month, #7,190 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Golders Green Crematorium[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[14]
- Sex or gender: female[15]
- Genre: classical music[16]
- Record label: Decca[17]
- Discography: Kathleen Ferrier discography[18]
- Commons category: Kathleen Ferrier (vocalist)[19]
- Voice type: contralto[20], deep contralto[21]
- Cause of death: cancer[22]
- Family name: Ferrier[23]
- Given name: Kathleen[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Depicted by: Kathleen Ferrier at a Concert[26]
- Instrument: voice[27]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[28], A historical dictionary of British women[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Name in native language: Kathleen Ferrier[31]
- Start of work period: 1940[32]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Kathleen Ferrier include Kathleen Ferrier Award[33], an award[34] and Ferrier[35], an impact crater[36].
Why It Matters
Kathleen Ferrier has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] She is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for her include Kathleen Ferrier Award[33], an award[34] and Ferrier[35], an impact crater[36].
FAQs
Where was Kathleen Ferrier born?
Kathleen Ferrier was born in Higher Walton[2].
Where did Kathleen Ferrier die?
Kathleen Ferrier died in London[4].
What did Kathleen Ferrier do for work?
Kathleen Ferrier worked as an opera singer[5], recording artist[6], singer[7], and musician[8].
What awards did Kathleen Ferrier receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[13] and Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[14].