William Ayrton

English music critic and opera conductor (22 February 1777 – 8 May 1858)
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William Ayrton

Summary

William Ayrton is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on February 22, 1777[3]. He passed away in Westminster[4]. He died on May 8, 1858[5]. He worked as a music critic[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], William Ayrton…
  • William Ayrton died in Westminster[4].
  • William Ayrton was born on February 22, 1777[3].
  • William Ayrton died on May 8, 1858[5].
  • William Ayrton is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[7].
  • William Ayrton's father was Edmund Ayrton[8].
  • A child of William Ayrton was William Scrope Ayrton[9].
  • William Ayrton's professions included music critic[6].
  • William Ayrton received the Fellow of the Royal Society[10].
  • William Ayrton received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[11].
  • William Ayrton was a member of Royal Society[12].
  • William Ayrton was a member of Society of Antiquaries of London[13].
  • William Ayrton is recorded as male[14].
  • William Ayrton's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • William Ayrton's family name is recorded as Ayrton[16].
  • William Ayrton's given name is recorded as William[17].
  • William Ayrton's relative is recorded as Thomas Alsager[18].
  • William Ayrton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • William Ayrton's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[20].
  • William Ayrton's described by source is recorded as A Dictionary of Music and Musicians, 1900[21].

Body

Origins and Family

William Ayrton's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on February 22, 1777[3]. His father was Edmund Ayrton[8].

Career and Affiliations

William Ayrton worked as a music critic[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[10], a fellowship award[22], in United Kingdom[23] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[11].

Personal Life

A child of William Ayrton was William Scrope Ayrton[9].

Death and Burial

William Ayrton died on May 8, 1858[5]. He passed away in Westminster[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[7].

FAQs

Where was William Ayrton born?

William Ayrton's place of birth was London[2].

Where did William Ayrton die?

William Ayrton died in Westminster[4].

Who were William Ayrton's parents?

William Ayrton's father was Edmund Ayrton[8].

What did William Ayrton do for work?

William Ayrton worked as music critic[6].

What awards did William Ayrton receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[10] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Child William Scrope Ayrton
    Musicalics composer id 81769
    Kbr person id 14683845
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