Kenneth J. Alford

English composer (1881–1945)
Person human Q1290316
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Summary

Kenneth J. Alford was born on February 21, 1881[1], in London[2]. He died on May 15, 1945[3], in Reigate[4]. He worked as a conductor[5] and composer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (704 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[8]
  • Notable work: Colonel Bogey March[9]
  • Sex or gender: male[10]
  • Military branch: British Army[11], Royal Marines[12]
  • Family name: Alford[13]
  • Given name: Frederick[14]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[15], Italian[16]

Why It Matters

Kenneth J. Alford has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

FAQs

Where was Kenneth J. Alford born?

Kenneth J. Alford's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Kenneth J. Alford die?

Kenneth J. Alford passed away in Reigate[4].

What did Kenneth J. Alford do for work?

Kenneth J. Alford worked as a conductor[5] and composer[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . OPAC SBN. Retrieved . id.sbn.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . OPAC SBN. Retrieved . id.sbn.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3h ago · KrBot bot · 2026-10-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English, Italian
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  5. 17w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English, Italian
    Place of birth → London
    Given name → Frederick
    Place of death → Reigate
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