Walter Galpin Alcock

English organist and composer (1861–1947)
Person human Q7964915
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Walter Galpin Alcock

Summary

Walter Galpin Alcock is a human[1]. Born in Edenbridge[2], he… he was born on December 29, 1861[3]. He passed away in Salisbury[4]. He died on January 1, 1947[5]. He worked as an organist[6], composer[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Walter Galpin Alcock was born in Edenbridge[2].
  • Walter Galpin Alcock passed away in Salisbury[4].
  • Walter Galpin Alcock was born on December 29, 1861[3].
  • Walter Galpin Alcock died on January 1, 1947[5].
  • Walter Galpin Alcock died on September 11, 1947[11].
  • Walter Galpin Alcock's father was Walter William Alcock[12].
  • Walter Galpin Alcock's mother was Mary Galpin[13].
  • Walter Galpin Alcock was married to Naomi Blanche Lucas[14].
  • A child of Walter Galpin Alcock was Naomi Judith Alcock[15].
  • A child of Walter Galpin Alcock was Dorothy Grace Violet Alcock[16].
  • A child of Walter Galpin Alcock was Ruth Blanche Alcock[17].
  • A child of Walter Galpin Alcock was Constance Marjorie Alcock[18].
  • A child of Walter Galpin Alcock was Lucy Rachel Gwendolene Alcock[19].
  • A child of Walter Galpin Alcock was Kathleen Stainer Alcock[20].
  • Walter Galpin Alcock held citizenship in United Kingdom[21].
  • Walter Galpin Alcock held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22].
  • Walter Galpin Alcock worked as an organist[6].
  • Walter Galpin Alcock's professions included composer[7].
  • Walter Galpin Alcock worked as a music educator[8].
  • Walter Galpin Alcock's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Among Walter Galpin Alcock's employers was Royal College of Music[23].
  • Walter Galpin Alcock's education included a stint at Royal College of Music[24].
  • Walter Galpin Alcock received the Member of the Royal Victorian Order[25].
  • Walter Galpin Alcock received the Knight Bachelor[26].
  • Walter Galpin Alcock is recorded as male[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: GB[29]

  • Began / founded: 1861-12-29[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1947-09-11[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: fca68f05-022c-4a4a-8a74-ea5bb1e1322d[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Walter Galpin Alcock was born in Edenbridge[2]. He was born on December 29, 1861[3]. His father was Walter William Alcock[12]. His mother was Mary Galpin[13].

Education

Walter Galpin Alcock was educated at Royal College of Music[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include organist[6], composer[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9]. Among Walter Galpin Alcock's employers was Royal College of Music[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Member of the Royal Victorian Order[25], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34] and Knight Bachelor[26], a title of honor[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1300[37].

Personal Life

Among Walter Galpin Alcock's spouses was Naomi Blanche Lucas[14]. Children include Naomi Judith Alcock[15], 1894–1987[38]; Dorothy Grace Violet Alcock[16], 1895–1992[39]; Ruth Blanche Alcock[17]; Constance Marjorie Alcock[18]; Lucy Rachel Gwendolene Alcock[19], 1898–1982[40]; and Kathleen Stainer Alcock[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1947[5] and September 11, 1947[11]. Walter Galpin Alcock died in Salisbury[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Galpin Alcock ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Walter Galpin Alcock born?

Born in Edenbridge[2], Walter Galpin Alcock…

Where did Walter Galpin Alcock die?

Walter Galpin Alcock passed away in Salisbury[4].

Who were Walter Galpin Alcock's parents?

Walter Galpin Alcock's father was Walter William Alcock[12]. Walter Galpin Alcock's mother was Mary Galpin[13].

Who was Walter Galpin Alcock married to?

Walter Galpin Alcock's spouses include Naomi Blanche Lucas[14].

What did Walter Galpin Alcock do for work?

Walter Galpin Alcock worked as organist[6], composer[7], music educator[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Walter Galpin Alcock go to school?

Walter Galpin Alcock was educated at Royal College of Music[24].

What awards did Walter Galpin Alcock receive?

Honors received include Member of the Royal Victorian Order[25] and Knight Bachelor[26].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Who's Who in Music (2nd edition). wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . Who's Who in Music (2nd edition). wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Who's Who in Music (2nd edition). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] . Musicalics. wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Salisbury
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    Child Naomi Judith Alcock, Dorothy Grace Violet Alcock, Ruth Blanche Alcock +4
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