Matthew Locke
English Baroque composer
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Summary
Matthew Locke was born on January 1, 1621[1], in Exeter[2]. He died on August 1, 1677[3], in London[4]. He worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music theorist[7], singer[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (334 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1629[11], 1632[12], 1630[13]
- Date of death: 1677[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[15]
- Occupation: organist[16]
- Educated at: Exeter Cathedral School[17]
- Student: Henry Purcell[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Movement: Baroque music[20]
- Commons category: Matthew Locke[21]
- Family name: Locke[22]
- Given name: Matthew[23]
- Instrument: organ[24]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25], Riemann's Music Dictionary[26], The Catholic Encyclopedia[27], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29]
Why It Matters
Matthew Locke has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Matthew Locke born?
Matthew Locke's place of birth was Exeter[2].
Where did Matthew Locke die?
Matthew Locke passed away in London[4].
What did Matthew Locke do for work?
Matthew Locke worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music theorist[7], singer[8], and musician[9].
Where did Matthew Locke go to school?
Matthew Locke was educated at Exeter Cathedral School[17].