Wallingford Riegger

American music composer (1885–1961)
Person human Q2143377
Wallingford Riegger
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Wallingford Riegger

Summary

Wallingford Riegger is a human[1]. Born in Albany[2], he… he was born on April 29, 1885[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on April 2, 1961[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], musicologist[8], and cellist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Albany[2], Wallingford Riegger…
  • Wallingford Riegger passed away in New York City[4].
  • Wallingford Riegger was born on April 29, 1885[3].
  • Wallingford Riegger died on April 2, 1961[5].
  • Wallingford Riegger held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Wallingford Riegger's professions included conductor[6].
  • Wallingford Riegger worked as a composer[7].
  • Wallingford Riegger's professions included musicologist[8].
  • Wallingford Riegger's professions included cellist[9].
  • Among Wallingford Riegger's employers was Drake University[12].
  • Wallingford Riegger's education included a stint at Juilliard School[13].
  • A notable student of Wallingford Riegger was Morton Feldman[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Wallingford Riegger is Q1822841[15].
  • Wallingford Riegger was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[16].
  • Wallingford Riegger is recorded as male[17].
  • Wallingford Riegger's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Wallingford Riegger's genre is symphony[19].
  • Wallingford Riegger's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[20].
  • Wallingford Riegger's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library for the Performing Arts[21].
  • The cause of death was falling from height[22].
  • Wallingford Riegger's family name is recorded as Riegger[23].
  • Wallingford Riegger's pseudonym is recorded as Edwin Farrell[24].
  • Wallingford Riegger's pseudonym is recorded as Gerald Wilfring Gore[25].
  • Wallingford Riegger's pseudonym is recorded as Leonard Gregg[26].
  • Wallingford Riegger's pseudonym is recorded as Edgar Long[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Wallingford Riegger's place of birth was Albany[2]. He was born on April 29, 1885[3].

Education

Wallingford Riegger's education included a stint at Juilliard School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], musicologist[8], and cellist[9]. Wallingford Riegger was employed by Drake University[12]. A notable student of him was Morton Feldman[14].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Wallingford Riegger is Q1822841[15].

Death and Burial

Wallingford Riegger died on April 2, 1961[5]. He passed away in New York City[4]. The cause of death was falling from height[22].

Why It Matters

Wallingford Riegger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Wallingford Riegger born?

Wallingford Riegger was born in Albany[2].

Where did Wallingford Riegger die?

Wallingford Riegger passed away in New York City[4].

What did Wallingford Riegger do for work?

Wallingford Riegger worked as conductor[6], composer[7], musicologist[8], and cellist[9].

Where did Wallingford Riegger go to school?

Wallingford Riegger was educated at Juilliard School[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [15] . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Manner of death accidental death
    Notable work Q1822841
    Member of American Academy of Arts and Letters
    Occupation conductor, composer, musicologist +1
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