Richard Goodson

Goodson, Richard (c.1655–1718), organist and composer
Person human Q18674402
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Summary

Richard Goodson was born on January 1, 1655[1]. He died on January 13, 1718[2]. He worked as a composer[3]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[4]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford[5]
  • Child: Richard Goodson[6]
  • Position held: Heather Professor of Music[7]
  • Sex or gender: male[8]
  • Family name: Goodson[9]
  • Given name: Richard[10]
  • Instrument: organ[11]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[12]

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What did Richard Goodson do for work?

Richard Goodson worked as a composer[3].

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    Family name → Goodson
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    Date of death → +1718-01-13T00:00:00Z
    Described by source → Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
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