Winton Dean

British musicologist (1916–2013)
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Winton Dean

Summary

Winton Dean is a human[1]. Born in Birkenhead[2], he… he was born on March 18, 1916[3]. He died in Hambledon[4]. He died on December 19, 2013[5]. He worked as a musicologist[6], composer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Winton Dean was born in Birkenhead[2].
  • Winton Dean died in Hambledon[4].
  • Winton Dean was born on March 18, 1916[3].
  • Winton Dean died on December 19, 2013[5].
  • Winton Dean's father was Basil Dean[10].
  • Winton Dean's mother was Esther van Gruisen[11].
  • Among Winton Dean's spouses was Thalia Mary Shaw[12].
  • A child of Winton Dean was Brigid Miriam Dean[13].
  • A child of Winton Dean was Stephen Nicholas Winton Dean[14].
  • A child of Winton Dean was Diana Margaret Dean[15].
  • Winton Dean held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Winton Dean held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Winton Dean's professions included musicologist[6].
  • Winton Dean's professions included composer[7].
  • Winton Dean's professions included writer[8].
  • Winton Dean's field of work was musicology[18].
  • Winton Dean's field of work was history of music[19].
  • Winton Dean's field of work was music criticism[20].
  • Winton Dean's field of work was opera[21].
  • Winton Dean's field of work was oratorio[22].
  • Winton Dean was educated at Harrow School[23].
  • Winton Dean's education included a stint at King's College[24].
  • Winton Dean received the Handel Prize[25].
  • Winton Dean is recorded as male[26].
  • Winton Dean's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Winton Dean was born in Birkenhead[2]. He was born on March 18, 1916[3]. His father was Basil Dean[10]. His mother was Esther van Gruisen[11].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[23], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1572[30] and King's College[24], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1441[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musicologist[6], composer[7], and writer[8]. Fields of work include musicology[18], an academic discipline[35]; history of music[19], an aspect of history[36]; music criticism[20], an academic discipline[37]; opera[21], a music genre[38], founded in 1600[39]; and oratorio[22], a musical form[40], founded in 1700[41].

Recognition

Winton Dean received the Handel Prize[25].

Personal Life

Among Winton Dean's spouses was Thalia Mary Shaw[12]. Children include Brigid Miriam Dean[13], Stephen Nicholas Winton Dean[14], and Diana Margaret Dean[15].

Death and Burial

Winton Dean died on December 19, 2013[5]. He passed away in Hambledon[4].

Why It Matters

Winton Dean ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Winton Dean born?

Born in Birkenhead[2], Winton Dean…

Where did Winton Dean die?

Winton Dean passed away in Hambledon[4].

Who were Winton Dean's parents?

Winton Dean's father was Basil Dean[10]. Winton Dean's mother was Esther van Gruisen[11].

Who was Winton Dean married to?

Winton Dean's spouses include Thalia Mary Shaw[12].

What did Winton Dean do for work?

Winton Dean worked as musicologist[6], composer[7], and writer[8].

Where did Winton Dean go to school?

Winton Dean was educated at Harrow School[23] and King's College[24].

What awards did Winton Dean receive?

Honors received include Handel Prize[25].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [7] . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . haendelhaus.de. Retrieved . haendelhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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