Richard Nicholson

English organist and composer
Person human Q18593430
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Richard Nicholson

Summary

Richard Nicholson is a human[1]. He was born on September 26, 1563[2]. He died on January 1, 1638[3]. He worked as a composer[4], organist[5], and music professor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Richard Nicholson was born on September 26, 1563[2].
  • Richard Nicholson died on January 1, 1638[3].
  • Richard Nicholson's professions included composer[4].
  • Richard Nicholson worked as an organist[5].
  • Richard Nicholson's professions included music professor[6].
  • Richard Nicholson held the position of Heather Professor of Music[8].
  • Richard Nicholson is recorded as male[9].
  • Richard Nicholson's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Richard Nicholson's family name is recorded as Nicholson[11].
  • Richard Nicholson's given name is recorded as Richard[12].
  • Richard Nicholson's instrument is recorded as pipe organ[13].
  • Richard Nicholson's instrument is recorded as organ[14].
  • Richard Nicholson's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15].

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Origins and Family

Richard Nicholson was born on September 26, 1563[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[4], organist[5], and music professor[6]. Richard Nicholson held the position of Heather Professor of Music[8].

Death and Burial

Richard Nicholson died on January 1, 1638[3].

Why It Matters

Richard Nicholson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

What did Richard Nicholson do for work?

Richard Nicholson worked as composer[4], organist[5], and music professor[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [9] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [4] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [2] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instrument pipe organ, organ
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    Library of congress authority id n86017141
    Carnegie hall agent id 1026177
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