Richard Addinsell

English composer (1904–1977)
Person human Q435177
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Richard Addinsell

Summary

Richard Addinsell is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 13, 1904[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on November 15, 1977[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and film score composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (296 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Richard Addinsell…
  • Richard Addinsell passed away in London[4].
  • Richard Addinsell was born on January 13, 1904[3].
  • Richard Addinsell died on November 15, 1977[5].
  • Richard Addinsell died on November 14, 1977[9].
  • Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[10].
  • Richard Addinsell held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Richard Addinsell held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Richard Addinsell's professions included composer[6].
  • Richard Addinsell's professions included film score composer[7].
  • Richard Addinsell's field of work was film score[13].
  • Richard Addinsell was educated at Royal College of Music[14].
  • Richard Addinsell's education included a stint at Hertford College[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Richard Addinsell is Warsaw Concerto[16].
  • Richard Addinsell is recorded as male[17].
  • Richard Addinsell's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Richard Addinsell's family name is recorded as Q112600880[19].
  • Richard Addinsell's given name is recorded as Richard[20].
  • Richard Addinsell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Richard Addinsell's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Richard Addinsell'}[22].

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Origins and Family

Richard Addinsell's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 13, 1904[3].

Education

Educated at Royal College of Music[14], a conservatory[23], in United Kingdom[24], founded in 1882[25], headquartered in London[26] and Hertford College[15], a college of the University of Oxford[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1874[29], headquartered in Oxford[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and film score composer[7]. Richard Addinsell's field of work was film score[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Richard Addinsell is Warsaw Concerto[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 15, 1977[5] and November 14, 1977[9]. Richard Addinsell passed away in London[4]. He is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[10].

Why It Matters

Richard Addinsell ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (296 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Richard Addinsell born?

Richard Addinsell was born in London[2].

Where did Richard Addinsell die?

Richard Addinsell died in London[4].

What did Richard Addinsell do for work?

Richard Addinsell worked as composer[6] and film score composer[7].

Where did Richard Addinsell go to school?

Richard Addinsell was educated at Royal College of Music[14] and Hertford College[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Warsaw Concerto
    Given name Richard
    Field of work film score
    Instance of human
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