Leroy Anderson

Summary

Leroy Anderson is a human^[1]. He was born in Cambridge^[2]. He was born on June 29, 1908^[3]. He passed away in Woodbury^[4]. He died on May 18, 1975^[5]. He worked as a classical composer^[6], conductor^[7], composer^[8], writer^[9], and lyricist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (634 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Leroy Anderson was born in Cambridge^[2].
• Leroy Anderson died in Woodbury^[4].
• Leroy Anderson was born on June 29, 1908^[3].
• Leroy Anderson died on May 18, 1975^[5].
• Leroy Anderson is buried at Connecticut^[12].
• Leroy Anderson held citizenship in United States^[13].
• Leroy Anderson's professions included classical composer^[6].
• Leroy Anderson worked as a conductor^[7].
• Leroy Anderson's professions included composer^[8].
• Leroy Anderson worked as a writer^[9].
• Leroy Anderson's professions included lyricist^[10].
• Among Leroy Anderson's employers was Harvard University^[14].
• Leroy Anderson was educated at Harvard University^[15].
• Leroy Anderson's education included a stint at New England Conservatory^[16].
• Leroy Anderson's education included a stint at Harvard College^[17].
• Leroy Anderson's education included a stint at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School^[18].
• A notable work attributed to Leroy Anderson is Piano Concerto in C^[19].
• Leroy Anderson received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[20].
• Leroy Anderson was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Society^[21].
• Leroy Anderson is recorded as male^[22].
• Leroy Anderson's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Leroy Anderson's record label is recorded as Decca^[24].
• The cause of death was cancer^[25].
• Leroy Anderson's residence is recorded as Cambridge^[26].
• Leroy Anderson was part of the conflict Korean War^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1908-06-29^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1975-05-18^[31]

• Genre(s): christmas music, tango^[32]

• Community tags: christmas music, composer, pops orchestra, romanticism, tango^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: a50d7e6f-009d-413f-aabe-72d7b544aaa6^[34]

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Origins and Family

Leroy Anderson was born in Cambridge^[2]. He was born on June 29, 1908^[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University^[15], a private university^[35], in United States^[36], founded in 1636^[37], headquartered in Cambridge^[38]; New England Conservatory^[16], a conservatory^[39], in United States^[40], founded in 1867^[41]; Harvard College^[17], a college^[42], in United States^[43], founded in 1636^[44]; and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School^[18], a high school^[45], in United States^[46], founded in 1977^[47]. Leroy Anderson studied under Peter Walter^[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical composer^[6], conductor^[7], composer^[8], writer^[9], and lyricist^[10]. Leroy Anderson was employed by Harvard University^[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Leroy Anderson is Piano Concerto in C^[19].

Recognition

Leroy Anderson received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[20].

Death and Burial

Leroy Anderson died on May 18, 1975^[5]. He died in Woodbury^[4]. The cause of death was cancer^[25]. He is buried at Connecticut^[12].

Why It Matters

Leroy Anderson ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (634 views/month, #7,148 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[49] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[50]

FAQs

Where was Leroy Anderson born?

Leroy Anderson's place of birth was Cambridge^[2].

Where did Leroy Anderson die?

Leroy Anderson died in Woodbury^[4].

What did Leroy Anderson do for work?

Leroy Anderson worked as classical composer^[6], conductor^[7], composer^[8], writer^[9], and lyricist^[10].

Where did Leroy Anderson go to school?

Leroy Anderson was educated at Harvard University^[15], New England Conservatory^[16], Harvard College^[17], and Cambridge Rindge and Latin School^[18].

What awards did Leroy Anderson receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[20].