Eric Fenby

British composer (1906-1997)
Person human Q5386472
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Eric Fenby

Summary

Eric Fenby is a human[1]. He was born on April 22, 1906[2]. He died on February 18, 1997[3]. He worked as a composer[4], organist[5], music educator[6], screenwriter[7], and editor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Eric Fenby was born on April 22, 1906[2].
  • Eric Fenby died on February 18, 1997[3].
  • Eric Fenby held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Eric Fenby held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Eric Fenby's professions included composer[4].
  • Eric Fenby's professions included organist[5].
  • Eric Fenby worked as a music educator[6].
  • Eric Fenby's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Eric Fenby worked as an editor[8].
  • Eric Fenby's professions included music arranger[12].
  • Among Eric Fenby's employers was Royal Academy of Music[13].
  • Eric Fenby received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].
  • Eric Fenby is recorded as male[15].
  • Eric Fenby's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Eric Fenby's genre is classical music[17].
  • Eric Fenby's military branch is recorded as British Army[18].
  • Eric Fenby earned the academic degree of Doctor of Letters[19].
  • Eric Fenby was part of the conflict World War II[20].
  • Eric Fenby's family name is recorded as Fenby[21].
  • Eric Fenby's given name is recorded as Eric[22].
  • Eric Fenby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Eric Fenby's P14750 is recorded as A7B7-8987-F4B3-DD1C-C473[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Eric Fenby was born on April 22, 1906[2].

Education

Eric Fenby earned the academic degree of Doctor of Letters[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[4], organist[5], music educator[6], screenwriter[7], editor[8], and music arranger[12]. Among Eric Fenby's employers was Royal Academy of Music[13].

Recognition

Eric Fenby received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].

Death and Burial

Eric Fenby died on February 18, 1997[3].

Why It Matters

Eric Fenby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

What did Eric Fenby do for work?

Eric Fenby worked as composer[4], organist[5], music educator[6], screenwriter[7], and editor[8].

What awards did Eric Fenby receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Redpandacat · 2026-09-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Who's who uk id → U178363
    Academic degree → Doctor of Letters
    P14750 → A7B7-8987-F4B3-DD1C-C473
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  2. 11w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-07-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Vatican library vcba id → 495/403118
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  3. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Discogs artist id → 1711902
    Danish national filmography person id → 224128
    Oxford dictionary of national biography id → 65230
    Tmdb person id → 552405
    + 59 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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