William Babell

English composer and violinist
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William Babell

Summary

William Babell is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1690[3]. He died in Islington[4]. He died on September 23, 1723[5]. He worked as a composer[6], music arranger[7], and harpsichordist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • William Babell was born in London[2].
  • William Babell died in Islington[4].
  • William Babell was born on January 1, 1690[3].
  • William Babell died on September 23, 1723[5].
  • William Babell's father was Charles Babel[10].
  • William Babell held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • William Babell's professions included composer[6].
  • William Babell worked as a music arranger[7].
  • William Babell's professions included harpsichordist[8].
  • William Babell is recorded as male[12].
  • William Babell's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • William Babell is associated with the Baroque music movement[14].
  • William Babell's family name is recorded as Babel[15].
  • William Babell's given name is recorded as William[16].
  • William Babell studied under Johann Christoph Pepusch[17].
  • William Babell's instrument is recorded as harpsichord[18].
  • William Babell's instrument is recorded as organ[19].
  • William Babell's instrument is recorded as violin[20].
  • William Babell's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
  • William Babell's described by source is recorded as Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians[22].
  • William Babell's described by source is recorded as Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart Online Version[23].
  • William Babell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].

Body

Origins and Family

William Babell's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1690[3]. His father was Charles Babel[10].

Education

William Babell studied under Johann Christoph Pepusch[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], music arranger[7], and harpsichordist[8].

Death and Burial

William Babell died on September 23, 1723[5]. He died in Islington[4].

Why It Matters

William Babell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was William Babell born?

William Babell was born in London[2].

Where did William Babell die?

William Babell died in Islington[4].

Who were William Babell's parents?

William Babell's father was Charles Babel[10].

What did William Babell do for work?

William Babell worked as composer[6], music arranger[7], and harpsichordist[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart Online Version. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . oxfordmusiconline.com. Retrieved . oxfordmusiconline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . oxfordmusiconline.com. Retrieved . oxfordmusiconline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . oxfordmusiconline.com. Retrieved . oxfordmusiconline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . oxfordmusiconline.com. Retrieved . oxfordmusiconline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . oxfordmusiconline.com. Retrieved . oxfordmusiconline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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