Matthew Locke

Summary

Matthew Locke is a human^[1]. Born in Exeter^[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1621^[3]. He died in London^[4]. He died on August 1, 1677^[5]. He worked as a composer^[6], musicologist^[7], and music theorist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Exeter^[2], Matthew Locke…
• Matthew Locke passed away in London^[4].
• Matthew Locke was born on January 1, 1621^[3].
• Matthew Locke was born on 1629^[10].
• Matthew Locke was born on 1632^[11].
• Matthew Locke was born on 1630^[12].
• Matthew Locke died on August 1, 1677^[5].
• Matthew Locke died on 1677^[13].
• Matthew Locke held citizenship in Kingdom of England^[14].
• Matthew Locke's professions included composer^[6].
• Matthew Locke's professions included musicologist^[7].
• Matthew Locke's professions included music theorist^[8].
• Matthew Locke's education included a stint at Exeter Cathedral School^[15].
• A notable student of Matthew Locke was Henry Purcell^[16].
• Matthew Locke is recorded as male^[17].
• Matthew Locke's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Matthew Locke is associated with the Baroque music movement^[19].
• Matthew Locke's Commons category is recorded as Matthew Locke^[20].
• Matthew Locke's family name is recorded as Locke^[21].
• Matthew Locke's given name is recorded as Matthew^[22].
• Matthew Locke's instrument is recorded as organ^[23].
• Matthew Locke's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[24].
• Matthew Locke's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary^[25].
• Matthew Locke's described by source is recorded as The Catholic Encyclopedia^[26].
• Matthew Locke's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: GB^[29]

• Began / founded: 1621^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1677-08^[31]

• Genre(s): classical^[32]

• Community tags: classical, composer, english composer^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: 114954fc-dcde-4eea-a1a6-261d70b10386^[34]

Body

Origins and Family

Matthew Locke was born in Exeter^[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1621^[3], 1629^[10], 1632^[11], and 1630^[12].

Education

Matthew Locke was educated at Exeter Cathedral School^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer^[6], musicologist^[7], and music theorist^[8]. A notable student of Matthew Locke was Henry Purcell^[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 1, 1677^[5] and 1677^[13]. Matthew Locke passed away in London^[4].

Why It Matters

Matthew Locke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35]

FAQs

Where was Matthew Locke born?

Born in Exeter^[2], Matthew Locke…

Where did Matthew Locke die?

Matthew Locke passed away in London^[4].

What did Matthew Locke do for work?

Matthew Locke worked as composer^[6], musicologist^[7], and music theorist^[8].

Where did Matthew Locke go to school?

Matthew Locke was educated at Exeter Cathedral School^[15].