Edward Bairstow

English composer and organist
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Summary

Edward Bairstow was born on August 22, 1874[1], in Huddersfield[2]. He died on May 1, 1946[3], in York[4]. He worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], choir director[7], and organist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (309 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
  • Educated at: Balliol College[11], Durham University[12]
  • Student: Geoffrey Laycock[13]
  • Award received: Knight Bachelor[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Family name: Bairstow[16]
  • Given name: Edward[17]
  • Student of: Frederick Bridge[18]
  • Instrument: organ[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Christian Hymns[21]

Why It Matters

Edward Bairstow has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Edward Bairstow born?

Edward Bairstow was born in Huddersfield[2].

Where did Edward Bairstow die?

Edward Bairstow died in York[4].

What did Edward Bairstow do for work?

Edward Bairstow worked as a composer[5], conductor[6], choir director[7], and organist[8].

Where did Edward Bairstow go to school?

Edward Bairstow was educated at Balliol College[11] and Durham University[12].

What awards did Edward Bairstow receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Musicalics. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] ↑ . Glory to God: A Companion CD-ROM. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . The Canterbury Dictionary of Hymnology. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instrument → organ
    Family name → Bairstow
    On focus list of wikimedia project → WikiProject Christian Hymns
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