William Waterhouse

English bassoonist and musicologist (1931–2007)
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Summary

William Waterhouse was born on February 18, 1931[1], in Greater London[2]. He died on November 5, 2007[3], in Florence[4]. He worked as a musicologist[5], university teacher[6], bassoonist[7], and music educator[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: London[10]
  • Spouse: Elisabeth Waterhouse[11]
  • Child: Graham Waterhouse[12]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
  • Field of work: musicology[14], music education[15], bassoon playing[16]
  • Educated at: Royal College of Music[17]
  • Award received: Curt Sachs Lifetime Achievement Award[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Given name: William[20]
  • Instrument: bassoon[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
  • Different from: William Waterhouse[23]

FAQs

Where was William Waterhouse born?

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

Where did William Waterhouse die?

William Waterhouse passed away in Florence[4].

Who was William Waterhouse married to?

William Waterhouse's spouses include Elisabeth Waterhouse[11].

What did William Waterhouse do for work?

William Waterhouse worked as a musicologist[5], university teacher[6], bassoonist[7], and music educator[8].

Where did William Waterhouse go to school?

William Waterhouse was educated at Royal College of Music[17].

What awards did William Waterhouse receive?

Honors received include Curt Sachs Lifetime Achievement Award[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . classicalsource.com. classicalsource.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . classicalsource.com. classicalsource.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . amis.org. Retrieved . amis.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . classicalsource.com. classicalsource.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . classicalsource.com. classicalsource.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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