Philip Ledger

English composer (1937–2012)
Person human Q115974
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Summary

Philip Ledger is a human[1]. Born in Bexhill-on-Sea[2], he… he was born on December 12, 1937[3]. He died in United Kingdom[4]. He died on November 18, 2012[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], choir director[8], pianist[9], and musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bexhill-on-Sea[2].
  • Philip Ledger died in United Kingdom[4].
  • Philip Ledger was born on December 12, 1937[3].
  • Philip Ledger died on November 18, 2012[5].
  • Philip Ledger held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Philip Ledger worked as a conductor[6].
  • Philip Ledger's professions included composer[7].
  • Philip Ledger worked as a choir director[8].
  • Philip Ledger worked as a pianist[9].
  • Philip Ledger's professions included musician[10].
  • Among Philip Ledger's employers was University of East Anglia[13].
  • Among Philip Ledger's employers was Royal Conservatoire of Scotland[14].
  • Philip Ledger was educated at King's College[15].
  • Philip Ledger received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16].
  • Philip Ledger received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • Philip Ledger is recorded as male[18].
  • Philip Ledger's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[20].
  • Philip Ledger's family name is recorded as Ledger[21].
  • Philip Ledger's given name is recorded as Philip[22].
  • Philip Ledger's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Philip Ledger's instrument is recorded as pipe organ[24].
  • Philip Ledger's instrument is recorded as organ[25].
  • Philip Ledger's instrument is recorded as piano[26].
  • Philip Ledger's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Philip Ledger was born in Bexhill-on-Sea[2]. He was born on December 12, 1937[3].

Education

Philip Ledger's education included a stint at King's College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], choir director[8], pianist[9], and musician[10]. Employers include University of East Anglia[13], a public research university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1963[30], headquartered in Norwich[31] and Royal Conservatoire of Scotland[14], a conservatory[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1847[34], headquartered in Glasgow[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37] and Knight Bachelor[17], a title of honor[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1300[40].

Death and Burial

Philip Ledger died on November 18, 2012[5]. He passed away in United Kingdom[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[20].

Why It Matters

Philip Ledger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Philip Ledger born?

Philip Ledger was born in Bexhill-on-Sea[2].

Where did Philip Ledger die?

Philip Ledger died in United Kingdom[4].

What did Philip Ledger do for work?

Philip Ledger worked as conductor[6], composer[7], choir director[8], pianist[9], and musician[10].

Where did Philip Ledger go to school?

Philip Ledger was educated at King's College[15].

What awards did Philip Ledger receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[16] and Knight Bachelor[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: 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. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . 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. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 18w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Ledger
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