Arthur Benjamin
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Summary
Arthur Benjamin was born on September 18, 1893[1], in Sydney[2]. He died on April 10, 1960[3], in London[4]. He worked as a pianist[5], conductor[6], composer[7], music educator[8], and film score composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (353 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: September 19, 1893[11]
- Date of death: April 9, 1960[12]
- Country of citizenship: Australia[13]
- Occupation: musician[14]
- Employer: University of London[15]
- Educated at: Royal College of Music[16]
- Student: Joan Trimble[17]
- Notable work: Two Jamaican Pieces[18]
- Award received: Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Genre: opera[21]
- Cause of death: cancer[22]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[23]
- Family name: Benjamin[24]
- Given name: Arthur[25]
- Student of: Charles Villiers Stanford[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Instrument: piano[28]
- Described by source: Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Name in native language: Arthur Benjamin[31]
Why It Matters
Arthur Benjamin has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Arthur Benjamin born?
Arthur Benjamin's place of birth was Sydney[2].
Where did Arthur Benjamin die?
Arthur Benjamin died in London[4].
What did Arthur Benjamin do for work?
Arthur Benjamin worked as a pianist[5], conductor[6], composer[7], music educator[8], and film score composer[9].
Where did Arthur Benjamin go to school?
Arthur Benjamin was educated at Royal College of Music[16].
What awards did Arthur Benjamin receive?
Honors received include Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[19].