Lennox Berkeley

British composer (1903–1989)
Person human Q514975
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Lennox Berkeley

Summary

Lennox Berkeley is a human[1]. He was born in Oxford[2]. He was born on May 12, 1903[3]. He died in St Charles' Hospital[4]. He died on December 26, 1989[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], and music educator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Lennox Berkeley was born in Oxford[2].
  • Lennox Berkeley died in St Charles' Hospital[4].
  • Lennox Berkeley was born on May 12, 1903[3].
  • Lennox Berkeley died on December 26, 1989[5].
  • Lennox Berkeley is buried at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon[10].
  • Lennox Berkeley's father was Hastings George Fitzhardinge Berkeley[11].
  • Lennox Berkeley's mother was Aline Carla Harris[12].
  • Lennox Berkeley was married to Elizabeth Freda Bernstein[13].
  • A child of Lennox Berkeley was Michael Berkeley[14].
  • A child of Lennox Berkeley was Julian Lennox Berkeley[15].
  • A child of Lennox Berkeley was Nick Berkeley[16].
  • Lennox Berkeley held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Lennox Berkeley held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • Lennox Berkeley's professions included composer[6].
  • Lennox Berkeley worked as a musicologist[7].
  • Lennox Berkeley's professions included music educator[8].
  • Among Lennox Berkeley's employers was Royal Academy of Music[19].
  • Lennox Berkeley was educated at Dragon School[20].
  • Lennox Berkeley was educated at Merton College[21].
  • Lennox Berkeley's education included a stint at Gresham's School[22].
  • Lennox Berkeley was educated at St George's School[23].
  • A notable student of Lennox Berkeley was Sally Beamish[24].
  • A notable student of Lennox Berkeley was Christopher Brown[25].
  • A notable student of Lennox Berkeley was Michael Easton[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Lennox Berkeley is Nelson[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Lennox Berkeley was born in Oxford[2]. He was born on May 12, 1903[3]. His father was Hastings George Fitzhardinge Berkeley[11]. His mother was Aline Carla Harris[12].

Education

Educated at Dragon School[20], an independent school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1877[30], headquartered in Oxford[31]; Merton College[21], a college of the University of Oxford[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1264[34], headquartered in Oxford[35]; Gresham's School[22], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1555[38], headquartered in Holt[39]; and St George's School[23], an academy school[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1907[42]. Lennox Berkeley studied under Nadia Boulanger[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], and music educator[8]. Lennox Berkeley was employed by Royal Academy of Music[19]. Notable students include Sally Beamish[24], a composer[44], b. 1956[45], of United Kingdom[46], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[47]; Christopher Brown[25], a composer[48], b. 1943[49], of United Kingdom[50], awarded the Prince Pierre Award[51]; and Michael Easton[26], a music critic[52], 1954–2004[53], of United Kingdom[54].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Lennox Berkeley is Nelson[27].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Bachelor[55], a title of honor[56], in United Kingdom[57], founded in 1300[58] and Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[59], a music award[60], in United Kingdom[61], founded in 1924[62].

Personal Life

Among Lennox Berkeley's spouses was Elizabeth Freda Bernstein[13]. Children include Michael Berkeley[14], a composer[63], b. 1948[64], of United Kingdom[65], awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[66], specialised in composer[67]; Julian Lennox Berkeley[15], b. 1950[68], of United Kingdom[69]; and Nick Berkeley[16], a photographer[70], b. 1956[71], of United Kingdom[72].

Death and Burial

Lennox Berkeley died on December 26, 1989[5]. He died in St Charles' Hospital[4]. Burial took place at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Yattendon[10].

Why It Matters

Lennox Berkeley ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (145 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Lennox Berkeley born?

Lennox Berkeley was born in Oxford[2].

Where did Lennox Berkeley die?

Lennox Berkeley passed away in St Charles' Hospital[4].

Who were Lennox Berkeley's parents?

Lennox Berkeley's father was Hastings George Fitzhardinge Berkeley[11]. Lennox Berkeley's mother was Aline Carla Harris[12].

Who was Lennox Berkeley married to?

Lennox Berkeley's spouses include Elizabeth Freda Bernstein[13].

What did Lennox Berkeley do for work?

Lennox Berkeley worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], and music educator[8].

Where did Lennox Berkeley go to school?

Lennox Berkeley was educated at Dragon School[20], Merton College[21], Gresham's School[22], and St George's School[23].

What awards did Lennox Berkeley receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[55] and Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[59].

References

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Class ancestry

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

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  2. [73] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [74] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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