William J. Kirkpatrick

English composer of hymns and teacher (1838-1921)
Person human Q3848833
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William J. Kirkpatrick

Summary

William J. Kirkpatrick is a human[1]. Born in County Tyrone[2], he… he was born on February 27, 1838[3]. He died on September 20, 1921[4]. He worked as a cellist[5], violinist[6], hymnwriter[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in County Tyrone[2], William J. Kirkpatrick…
  • William J. Kirkpatrick was born on February 27, 1838[3].
  • William J. Kirkpatrick died on September 20, 1921[4].
  • William J. Kirkpatrick is buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery[10].
  • William J. Kirkpatrick held citizenship in United States[11].
  • William J. Kirkpatrick worked as a cellist[5].
  • William J. Kirkpatrick worked as a violinist[6].
  • William J. Kirkpatrick worked as a hymnwriter[7].
  • William J. Kirkpatrick's professions included composer[8].
  • William J. Kirkpatrick is recorded as male[12].
  • William J. Kirkpatrick's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • William J. Kirkpatrick's genre is church music[14].
  • William J. Kirkpatrick's family name is recorded as Kirkpatrick[15].
  • William J. Kirkpatrick's given name is recorded as William[16].
  • William J. Kirkpatrick's instrument is recorded as violin[17].
  • William J. Kirkpatrick's instrument is recorded as organ[18].
  • William J. Kirkpatrick's instrument is recorded as flute[19].
  • William J. Kirkpatrick's instrument is recorded as cello[20].
  • William J. Kirkpatrick's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Christian Hymns[21].

Body

Origins and Family

William J. Kirkpatrick's place of birth was County Tyrone[2]. He was born on February 27, 1838[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cellist[5], violinist[6], hymnwriter[7], and composer[8].

Death and Burial

William J. Kirkpatrick died on September 20, 1921[4]. Burial took place at West Laurel Hill Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

William J. Kirkpatrick ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

Works attributed to him include Away in a Manger[23], a musical work/composition[24].

FAQs

Where was William J. Kirkpatrick born?

Born in County Tyrone[2], William J. Kirkpatrick…

What did William J. Kirkpatrick do for work?

William J. Kirkpatrick worked as cellist[5], violinist[6], hymnwriter[7], and composer[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name William
    Family name Kirkpatrick
    Country of citizenship United States
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject Christian Hymns
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