Edward Downes
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Edward Downes
Summary
Edward Downes is a human[1]. His place of birth was Birmingham[2]. He was born on June 17, 1924[3]. He died in Switzerland[4]. He died on July 10, 2009[5]. He worked as a conductor[6] and oboist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Edward Downes was born in Birmingham[2].
- Edward Downes died in Switzerland[4].
- Edward Downes was born on June 17, 1924[3].
- Edward Downes died on July 10, 2009[5].
- Edward Downes held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
- Edward Downes held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
- Edward Downes worked as a conductor[6].
- Edward Downes worked as an oboist[7].
- Edward Downes was educated at University of Birmingham[11].
- Edward Downes was educated at Royal College of Music[12].
- Edward Downes's education included a stint at Manhattan School of Music[13].
- Edward Downes received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14].
- Edward Downes received the Knight Bachelor[15].
- Edward Downes received the Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Conductor)[16].
- Edward Downes is recorded as male[17].
- Edward Downes's instance of is recorded as human[18].
- The cause of death was drug overdose[19].
- Edward Downes's family name is recorded as Downes[20].
- Edward Downes's given name is recorded as Edward[21].
- Edward Downes studied under Hermann Scherchen[22].
- Edward Downes's manner of death is recorded as suicide[23].
- Edward Downes's instrument is recorded as cor anglais[24].
- Edward Downes's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[26]
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Country: GB[27]
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Began / founded: 1924-06-17[28]
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Ended / dissolved: 2009-07-10[29]
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Community tags: conductor[30]
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MusicBrainz ID: 7096aa5e-3287-4ec9-805c-89fd13fc824a[31]
Body
Origins and Family
Edward Downes was born in Birmingham[2]. He was born on June 17, 1924[3].
Education
Educated at University of Birmingham[11], a public research university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1900[34], headquartered in Birmingham[35]; Royal College of Music[12], a conservatory[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1882[38], headquartered in London[39]; and Manhattan School of Music[13], a conservatory[40], in United States[41], founded in 1917[42]. Edward Downes studied under Hermann Scherchen[22].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include conductor[6] and oboist[7].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], a grade of an order[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Knight Bachelor[15], a title of honor[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1300[47]; and Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Conductor)[16], a class of award[48], in United Kingdom[49], founded in 1990[50].
Death and Burial
Edward Downes died on July 10, 2009[5]. He passed away in Switzerland[4]. The cause of death was drug overdose[19].
Why It Matters
Edward Downes ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Edward Downes born?
Edward Downes was born in Birmingham[2].
Where did Edward Downes die?
Edward Downes died in Switzerland[4].
What did Edward Downes do for work?
Edward Downes worked as conductor[6] and oboist[7].
Where did Edward Downes go to school?
Edward Downes was educated at University of Birmingham[11], Royal College of Music[12], and Manhattan School of Music[13].
What awards did Edward Downes receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[14], Knight Bachelor[15], and Royal Philharmonic Society Award (Conductor)[16].