Lionel Tertis

British musician (1876–1975)
Person human Q718637
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Lionel Tertis

Summary

Lionel Tertis is a human[1]. His place of birth was West Hartlepool[2]. He was born on December 29, 1876[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 22, 1975[5]. He worked as a violinist[6], composer[7], university teacher[8], violist[9], and music educator[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in West Hartlepool[2], Lionel Tertis…
  • Lionel Tertis passed away in London[4].
  • Lionel Tertis was born on December 29, 1876[3].
  • Lionel Tertis died on February 22, 1975[5].
  • Lionel Tertis held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Lionel Tertis held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Lionel Tertis worked as a violinist[6].
  • Lionel Tertis's professions included composer[7].
  • Lionel Tertis worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Lionel Tertis worked as a violist[9].
  • Lionel Tertis's professions included music educator[10].
  • Lionel Tertis's professions included music journalist[14].
  • Lionel Tertis was employed by Royal Academy of Music[15].
  • Lionel Tertis was educated at Royal Academy of Music[16].
  • Lionel Tertis was educated at University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[17].
  • Lionel Tertis received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18].
  • Lionel Tertis received the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[19].
  • Lionel Tertis received the Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[20].
  • Lionel Tertis is recorded as male[21].
  • Lionel Tertis's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Lionel Tertis's genre is classical music[23].
  • Lionel Tertis's Commons category is recorded as Lionel Tertis[24].
  • Lionel Tertis's given name is recorded as Lionel[25].
  • Lionel Tertis's instrument is recorded as viola[26].
  • Lionel Tertis's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in West Hartlepool[2], Lionel Tertis… he was born on December 29, 1876[3].

Education

Educated at Royal Academy of Music[16], a conservatory[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1822[30], headquartered in London[31] and University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[17], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1843[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include violinist[6], composer[7], university teacher[8], violist[9], music educator[10], and music journalist[14]. Among Lionel Tertis's employers was Royal Academy of Music[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], a grade of an order[35], in United Kingdom[36]; Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[19], a class of award[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1871[39]; and Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[20], a music award[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1924[42].

Death and Burial

Lionel Tertis died on February 22, 1975[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Lionel Tertis has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Lionel Tertis born?

Lionel Tertis's place of birth was West Hartlepool[2].

Where did Lionel Tertis die?

Lionel Tertis died in London[4].

What did Lionel Tertis do for work?

Lionel Tertis worked as violinist[6], composer[7], university teacher[8], violist[9], and music educator[10].

Where did Lionel Tertis go to school?

Lionel Tertis was educated at Royal Academy of Music[16] and University of Music and Theatre Leipzig[17].

What awards did Lionel Tertis receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[18], Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[19], and Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Rettinghaus · 2026-08-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth West Hartlepool
    Employer Royal Academy of Music
    Educated at Royal Academy of Music, University of Music and Theatre Leipzig
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