Peter Warlock

British composer and music critic (1894-1930)
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Peter Warlock

Summary

Peter Warlock is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on October 30, 1894[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on December 17, 1930[5]. He worked as a composer[6], musicologist[7], music critic[8], music editor[9], and copyist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (426 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Peter Warlock…
  • Born in Savoy Hotel[12], Peter Warlock…
  • Peter Warlock passed away in London[4].
  • Peter Warlock was born on October 30, 1894[3].
  • Peter Warlock died on December 17, 1930[5].
  • Burial took place at Nightingale Cemetery[13].
  • Peter Warlock's father was Arnold Heseltine[14].
  • A child of Peter Warlock was Brian Sewell[15].
  • A child of Peter Warlock was Nigel Heseltine[16].
  • Peter Warlock held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Peter Warlock's professions included composer[6].
  • Peter Warlock worked as a musicologist[7].
  • Peter Warlock worked as a music critic[8].
  • Peter Warlock worked as a music editor[9].
  • Peter Warlock's professions included copyist[10].
  • Among Peter Warlock's employers was The Sackbut[18].
  • Peter Warlock was educated at Christ Church[19].
  • Peter Warlock's education included a stint at University College London[20].
  • Peter Warlock's education included a stint at Eton College[21].
  • Peter Warlock is recorded as male[22].
  • Peter Warlock's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Peter Warlock's genre is Lied[24].
  • Peter Warlock's genre is art song[25].
  • Peter Warlock's genre is choral music[26].
  • Peter Warlock's genre is piano music[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include London[2], a metropolis[28], in Roman Empire[29], founded in 0047[30] and Savoy Hotel[12], a hotel[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1889[33], headquartered in London[34]. Peter Warlock was born on October 30, 1894[3]. His father was Arnold Heseltine[14].

Education

Educated at Christ Church[19], a college of the University of Oxford[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1546[37], headquartered in Oxford[38]; University College London[20], a university college[39], in United Kingdom[40], founded in 1826[41], headquartered in UCL Main Building[42]; and Eton College[21], a public school[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1440[45].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], musicologist[7], music critic[8], music editor[9], and copyist[10]. Peter Warlock was employed by The Sackbut[18].

Personal Life

Children include Brian Sewell[15], a journalist[46], 1931–2015[47], of United Kingdom[48] and Nigel Heseltine[16], a poet[49], 1916–1995[50], of United Kingdom[51].

Death and Burial

Peter Warlock died on December 17, 1930[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was coal gas poisoning[52]. Burial took place at Nightingale Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Peter Warlock ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (426 views/month, #7,208 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Peter Warlock born?

Born in London[2], Peter Warlock…

Where did Peter Warlock die?

Peter Warlock died in London[4].

Who were Peter Warlock's parents?

Peter Warlock's father was Arnold Heseltine[14].

What did Peter Warlock do for work?

Peter Warlock worked as composer[6], musicologist[7], music critic[8], music editor[9], and copyist[10].

Where did Peter Warlock go to school?

Peter Warlock was educated at Christ Church[19], University College London[20], and Eton College[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Grove Music Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . peterwarlock.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . peterwarlock.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . peterwarlock.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [52] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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