Robert Dowland

English lutenist and composer (1591–1641)
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Robert Dowland

Summary

Robert Dowland is a human[1]. Born in England[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1591[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on November 28, 1641[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and lutenist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Robert Dowland was born in England[2].
  • Robert Dowland passed away in London[4].
  • Robert Dowland was born on January 1, 1591[3].
  • Robert Dowland died on November 28, 1641[5].
  • Robert Dowland's father was John Dowland[9].
  • Robert Dowland held citizenship in Kingdom of England[10].
  • Robert Dowland's professions included composer[6].
  • Robert Dowland worked as a lutenist[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Dowland is A Musical Banquet[11].
  • Robert Dowland is recorded as male[12].
  • Robert Dowland's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Robert Dowland is associated with the Baroque music movement[14].
  • Robert Dowland's family name is recorded as Dowland[15].
  • Robert Dowland's given name is recorded as Robert[16].
  • Robert Dowland's instrument is recorded as lute[17].
  • Robert Dowland's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18].
  • Robert Dowland's described by source is recorded as A Dictionary of Music and Musicians, 1900[19].
  • Robert Dowland's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[20].
  • Robert Dowland's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Dowland's place of birth was England[2]. He was born on January 1, 1591[3]. His father was John Dowland[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6] and lutenist[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert Dowland is A Musical Banquet[11].

Death and Burial

Robert Dowland died on November 28, 1641[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Dowland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22]

FAQs

Where was Robert Dowland born?

Robert Dowland's place of birth was England[2].

Where did Robert Dowland die?

Robert Dowland passed away in London[4].

Who were Robert Dowland's parents?

Robert Dowland's father was John Dowland[9].

What did Robert Dowland do for work?

Robert Dowland worked as composer[6] and lutenist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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