Malcolm Sargent

English conductor, organist and composer (1895-1967)
Person human Q731292
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Malcolm Sargent

Summary

Malcolm Sargent is a human[1]. He was born in Ashford[2]. He was born on April 29, 1895[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on October 3, 1967[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], choir director[7], music educator[8], and organist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (171 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ashford[2], Malcolm Sargent…
  • Malcolm Sargent died in London[4].
  • Malcolm Sargent was born on April 29, 1895[3].
  • Malcolm Sargent died on October 3, 1967[5].
  • Burial took place at Stamford[11].
  • Among Malcolm Sargent's spouses was Eileen Laura Harding Horne[12].
  • Malcolm Sargent held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Malcolm Sargent worked as a conductor[6].
  • Malcolm Sargent worked as a choir director[7].
  • Malcolm Sargent's professions included music educator[8].
  • Malcolm Sargent's professions included organist[9].
  • Malcolm Sargent was employed by University of London[14].
  • Malcolm Sargent was educated at Durham University[15].
  • Malcolm Sargent's education included a stint at Stamford School[16].
  • Malcolm Sargent received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[17].
  • Malcolm Sargent received the Royal Order of the Polar Star[18].
  • Malcolm Sargent received the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19].
  • Malcolm Sargent received the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[20].
  • Malcolm Sargent received the Knight Bachelor[21].
  • Malcolm Sargent is recorded as male[22].
  • Malcolm Sargent's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Malcolm Sargent's military branch is recorded as British Army[24].
  • Malcolm Sargent's record label is recorded as EMI[25].
  • Malcolm Sargent's record label is recorded as Decca[26].
  • Malcolm Sargent's discography is recorded as Malcolm Sargent discography[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Malcolm Sargent's place of birth was Ashford[2]. He was born on April 29, 1895[3].

Education

Educated at Durham University[15], a collegiate university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1832[30], headquartered in Durham[31] and Stamford School[16], an independent school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1532[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], choir director[7], music educator[8], and organist[9]. Among Malcolm Sargent's employers was University of London[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], a grade of an order[35], in France[36]; Royal Order of the Polar Star[18], an order of chivalry[37], in Sweden[38], founded in 1748[39]; Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], an order[40], in Finland[41], founded in 1919[42]; Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[20], a class of award[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1871[45]; and Knight Bachelor[21], a title of honor[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1300[48].

Personal Life

Malcolm Sargent was married to Eileen Laura Harding Horne[12].

Death and Burial

Malcolm Sargent died on October 3, 1967[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[49]. Burial took place at Stamford[11].

Why It Matters

Malcolm Sargent ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (171 views/month, #7,220 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Malcolm Sargent born?

Malcolm Sargent's place of birth was Ashford[2].

Where did Malcolm Sargent die?

Malcolm Sargent died in London[4].

Who was Malcolm Sargent married to?

Malcolm Sargent's spouses include Eileen Laura Harding Horne[12].

What did Malcolm Sargent do for work?

Malcolm Sargent worked as conductor[6], choir director[7], music educator[8], and organist[9].

Where did Malcolm Sargent go to school?

Malcolm Sargent was educated at Durham University[15] and Stamford School[16].

What awards did Malcolm Sargent receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[17], Royal Order of the Polar Star[18], Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], and Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[20].

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  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Cause of death pancreatic cancer
    Participated in conflict World War I
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