Robert Aitken

Canadian music composer
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Robert Aitken

Summary

Robert Aitken is a human[1]. Born in Kentville[2], he… he was born on August 28, 1939[3]. He worked as a composer[4], university teacher[5], and conductor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Robert Aitken's place of birth was Kentville[2].
  • Robert Aitken was born on August 28, 1939[3].
  • Robert Aitken held citizenship in Canada[8].
  • Robert Aitken worked as a composer[4].
  • Robert Aitken's professions included university teacher[5].
  • Robert Aitken's professions included conductor[6].
  • Robert Aitken was employed by Hochschule für Musik Freiburg[9].
  • Robert Aitken received the Member of the Order of Canada[10].
  • Robert Aitken received the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres[11].
  • Robert Aitken is recorded as male[12].
  • Robert Aitken's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Robert Aitken's family name is recorded as Aitken[14].
  • Robert Aitken's given name is recorded as Robert[15].
  • Robert Aitken's official website is recorded as http://www.bobaitken.ca/[16].
  • Robert Aitken's web feed URL is recorded as https://whc.ca/feed/[17].
  • Robert Aitken's instrument is recorded as flute[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kentville[2], Robert Aitken… he was born on August 28, 1939[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[4], university teacher[5], and conductor[6]. Among Robert Aitken's employers was Hochschule für Musik Freiburg[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Order of Canada[10], a grade of an order[19], in Canada[20] and Ordre des Arts et des Lettres[11], an order[21], in France[22], founded in 1957[23].

Why It Matters

Robert Aitken ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Robert Aitken born?

Robert Aitken was born in Kentville[2].

What did Robert Aitken do for work?

Robert Aitken worked as composer[4], university teacher[5], and conductor[6].

What awards did Robert Aitken receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of Canada[10] and Ordre des Arts et des Lettres[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . B.R.A.H.M.S.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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