Robert Turner

composer (1920-2012)
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Robert Turner

Summary

Robert Turner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Montreal[2]. He was born on June 6, 1920[3]. He passed away in Winnipeg[4]. He died on January 26, 2012[5]. He worked as a composer[6], music educator[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Robert Turner was born in Montreal[2].
  • Robert Turner died in Winnipeg[4].
  • Robert Turner was born on June 6, 1920[3].
  • Robert Turner died on January 26, 2012[5].
  • Robert Turner held citizenship in Canada[10].
  • Robert Turner's professions included composer[6].
  • Robert Turner's professions included music educator[7].
  • Robert Turner worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Among Robert Turner's employers was University of British Columbia[11].
  • Robert Turner was employed by Acadia University[12].
  • Robert Turner was employed by University of Manitoba[13].
  • Robert Turner's education included a stint at McGill University[14].
  • Robert Turner's education included a stint at Peabody College[15].
  • A notable student of Robert Turner was Bruce Carlson[16].
  • Robert Turner received the Member of the Order of Canada[17].
  • Robert Turner is recorded as male[18].
  • Robert Turner's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Robert Turner's genre is opera[20].
  • Robert Turner's family name is recorded as Turner[21].
  • Robert Turner's given name is recorded as Robert[22].
  • Robert Turner's described by source is recorded as Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Montreal[2], Robert Turner… he was born on June 6, 1920[3].

Education

Educated at McGill University[14], a public research university[24], in Canada[25], founded in 1821[26], headquartered in Montreal[27] and Peabody College[15], an academic institution[28], in United States[29], founded in 1875[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], music educator[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include University of British Columbia[11], a public research university[31], in Canada[32], founded in 1908[33], headquartered in Vancouver[34]; Acadia University[12], a university[35], in Canada[36], founded in 1838[37], headquartered in Wolfville[38]; and University of Manitoba[13], a university in Manitoba[39], in Canada[40], founded in 1877[41], headquartered in Winnipeg[42]. A notable student of Robert Turner was Bruce Carlson[16].

Recognition

Robert Turner received the Member of the Order of Canada[17].

Death and Burial

Robert Turner died on January 26, 2012[5]. He passed away in Winnipeg[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Turner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Robert Turner born?

Robert Turner was born in Montreal[2].

Where did Robert Turner die?

Robert Turner died in Winnipeg[4].

What did Robert Turner do for work?

Robert Turner worked as composer[6], music educator[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Robert Turner go to school?

Robert Turner was educated at McGill University[14] and Peabody College[15].

What awards did Robert Turner receive?

Honors received include Member of the Order of Canada[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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