William Shield
English composer, viola player and song collector
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William Shield
Summary
William Shield is a human[1]. He was born in Swalwell[2]. He was born on March 5, 1748[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 25, 1829[5]. He worked as a composer[6] and violinist[7].
Key Facts
- William Shield's place of birth was Swalwell[2].
- William Shield passed away in London[4].
- William Shield was born on March 5, 1748[3].
- William Shield died on January 25, 1829[5].
- William Shield is buried at Westminster Abbey[8].
- William Shield held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9].
- William Shield held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
- William Shield worked as a composer[6].
- William Shield's professions included violinist[7].
- William Shield held the position of Master of the King's Music[11].
- William Shield is recorded as male[12].
- William Shield's instance of is recorded as human[13].
- William Shield's Commons category is recorded as William Shield[14].
- William Shield's family name is recorded as Shield[15].
- William Shield's given name is recorded as William[16].
- William Shield studied under Charles Avison[17].
- William Shield's depicted by is recorded as William Shield (1748–1829)[18].
- William Shield's instrument is recorded as violin[19].
- William Shield's instrument is recorded as viola[20].
- William Shield's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21].
- William Shield's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
- William Shield's described by source is recorded as Riemann's Music Dictionary[23].
- William Shield's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
- William Shield's described by source is recorded as Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[25].
- William Shield's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
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Origins and Family
William Shield was born in Swalwell[2]. He was born on March 5, 1748[3].
Education
William Shield studied under Charles Avison[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[6] and violinist[7]. William Shield held the position of Master of the King's Music[11].
Death and Burial
William Shield died on January 25, 1829[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[8].
FAQs
Where was William Shield born?
William Shield's place of birth was Swalwell[2].
Where did William Shield die?
William Shield passed away in London[4].