Robert Parsons

English composer (c. 1535 – 1572)
Person human Q1217051
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Robert Parsons

Summary

Robert Parsons is a human[1]. He was born in Exeter[2]. He was born on January 1, 1535[3]. He died in Newark-on-Trent[4]. He died on January 25, 1572[5]. He worked as a composer[6], cantor[7], and singer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Exeter[2], Robert Parsons…
  • Robert Parsons passed away in Newark-on-Trent[4].
  • Robert Parsons was born on January 1, 1535[3].
  • Robert Parsons died on January 25, 1572[5].
  • Robert Parsons held citizenship in Kingdom of England[10].
  • Robert Parsons's professions included composer[6].
  • Robert Parsons's professions included cantor[7].
  • Robert Parsons worked as a singer[8].
  • Robert Parsons's field of work was Anglican church music[11].
  • Robert Parsons is recorded as male[12].
  • Robert Parsons's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Robert Parsons's Commons category is recorded as Robert Parsons (composer)[14].
  • The cause of death was drowning[15].
  • Robert Parsons's family name is recorded as Parsons[16].
  • Robert Parsons's given name is recorded as Robert[17].
  • Robert Parsons's given name is recorded as Robertus[18].
  • Robert Parsons's work location is recorded as Exeter[19].
  • Robert Parsons's work location is recorded as Newark-on-Trent[20].
  • Robert Parsons's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[21].
  • Robert Parsons's instrument is recorded as organ[22].
  • Robert Parsons's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Robert Parsons's described by source is recorded as Parsons, Robert (d.1570) (DNB00)[24].
  • Robert Parsons's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Parsons's place of birth was Exeter[2]. He was born on January 1, 1535[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], cantor[7], and singer[8]. Robert Parsons's field of work was Anglican church music[11].

Death and Burial

Robert Parsons died on January 25, 1572[5]. He died in Newark-on-Trent[4]. The cause of death was drowning[15].

Why It Matters

Robert Parsons ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Robert Parsons born?

Robert Parsons was born in Exeter[2].

Where did Robert Parsons die?

Robert Parsons passed away in Newark-on-Trent[4].

What did Robert Parsons do for work?

Robert Parsons worked as composer[6], cantor[7], and singer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q14005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q14005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Répertoire International des Sources Musicales. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Répertoire International des Sources Musicales. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation composer, cantor, singer
    Instance of human
    Instance of
    Given name Robert, Robertus
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