Arthur Bliss
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Summary
Arthur Bliss was born on August 2, 1891[1], in London[2]. He died on March 27, 1975[3], in London[4]. He worked as a composer[5], choreographer[6], film score composer[7], conductor[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (571 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: March 28, 1975[11]
- Place of burial: Old Mortlake Burial Ground[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Position held: Master of the King's Music[14]
- Educated at: Rugby School[15], Royal College of Music[16], Bilton Grange[17]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[19], Knight Bachelor[20], Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[21], Order of the Companions of Honour[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: opera[24]
- Military branch: British Army[25]
- Commons category: Arthur Bliss[26]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[27]
- Family name: Bliss[28]
- Given name: Arthur[29]
- Student of: Cyril Rootham[30]
- Depicted by: Sir Arthur Edward Drummond Bliss[31]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[32], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[33], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- List of works: list of compositions by Arthur Bliss[36]
- Name in native language: Arthur Bliss[37]
Why It Matters
Arthur Bliss has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Arthur Bliss born?
Arthur Bliss was born in London[2].
Where did Arthur Bliss die?
Arthur Bliss passed away in London[4].
What did Arthur Bliss do for work?
Arthur Bliss worked as a composer[5], choreographer[6], film score composer[7], conductor[8], and musician[9].
Where did Arthur Bliss go to school?
Arthur Bliss was educated at Rugby School[15], Royal College of Music[16], and Bilton Grange[17].
What awards did Arthur Bliss receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[18], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[19], Knight Bachelor[20], and Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[21].