Thomas Weelkes
English composer
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Summary
Thomas Weelkes was born on January 1, 1576[1], in Sussex[2]. He died on November 30, 1623[3], in London[4]. He worked as an organist[5] and composer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (393 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[8], United Kingdom[9]
- Field of work: music[10]
- Educated at: New College[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Movement: Baroque music[13]
- Commons category: Thomas Weelkes[14]
- Family name: Weelkes[15]
- Given name: Thomas[16]
- Student of: William Byrd[17]
- Instrument: organ[18]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19], Riemann's Music Dictionary[20], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
- Name in native language: Thomas Weelkes[23]
- Date of baptism: October 25, 1576[24]
- Date of burial or cremation: December 1, 1623[25]
Why It Matters
Thomas Weelkes has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Thomas Weelkes born?
Thomas Weelkes's place of birth was Sussex[2].
Where did Thomas Weelkes die?
Thomas Weelkes died in London[4].
What did Thomas Weelkes do for work?
Thomas Weelkes worked as an organist[5] and composer[6].
Where did Thomas Weelkes go to school?
Thomas Weelkes was educated at New College[11].