John Ireland
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Summary
John Ireland was born on August 13, 1879[1], in Bowdon[2]. He died on June 12, 1962[3], in West Sussex[4]. He worked as a composer[5], music educator[6], film score composer[7], and organist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,477 views/month, #7,187 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Rock Mill[10]
- Date of death: May 12, 1962[11]
- Father: Alexander Ireland[12]
- Mother: Anne Ireland[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[14]
- Employer: Royal College of Music[15]
- Educated at: Royal College of Music[16], Leeds Grammar School[17]
- Student: Richard Arnell[18], Ernest John Moeran[19], Benjamin Britten[20], Alan Bush[21], Geoffrey Bush[22], Anthony Bernard[23], Percy Turnbull[24], Helen Adie[25]
- Award received: Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: John Ireland (composer)[28]
- Family name: Nicholson[29], Ireland[30]
- Given name: John[31]
- Student of: Frederic Cliffe[32], Walter Parratt[33], Charles Villiers Stanford[34]
- Instrument: organ[35]
- Described by source: Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[36], British Music Collection[37], Boosey & Hawkes[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[39]
- Name in native language: John Ireland[40]
Why It Matters
John Ireland has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was John Ireland born?
John Ireland's place of birth was Bowdon[2].
Where did John Ireland die?
John Ireland passed away in West Sussex[4].
Who were John Ireland's parents?
John Ireland's father was Alexander Ireland[12]. John Ireland's mother was Anne Ireland[13].
What did John Ireland do for work?
John Ireland worked as a composer[5], music educator[6], film score composer[7], and organist[8].
Where did John Ireland go to school?
John Ireland was educated at Royal College of Music[16] and Leeds Grammar School[17].
What awards did John Ireland receive?
Honors received include Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[26].