Margaret Read

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Margaret Read

Summary

Margaret Read is a human[1]. Born in Aberdeen[2], she… she was born on March 27, 1905[3]. She died in London[4]. She died on March 10, 1996[5]. She worked as a musician[6].

Key Facts

  • Margaret Read's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].
  • Margaret Read passed away in London[4].
  • Margaret Read was born on March 27, 1905[3].
  • Margaret Read died on March 10, 1996[5].
  • Margaret Read was married to Herbert Edward Read[7].
  • A child of Margaret Read was Piers Paul Read[8].
  • A child of Margaret Read was Benedict Read[9].
  • Margaret Read held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Margaret Read held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Margaret Read's professions included musician[6].
  • Margaret Read was educated at University of Edinburgh[12].
  • Margaret Read is recorded as female[13].
  • Margaret Read's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Margaret Read's given name is recorded as Margaret[15].
  • Margaret Read studied under Donald Tovey[16].
  • Margaret Read's instrument is recorded as viola[17].
  • Margaret Read's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Aberdeen[2], Margaret Read… she was born on March 27, 1905[3].

Education

Margaret Read was educated at University of Edinburgh[12]. She studied under Donald Tovey[16].

Career and Affiliations

Margaret Read worked as a musician[6].

Personal Life

Among Margaret Read's spouses was Herbert Edward Read[7]. Children include Piers Paul Read[8], a writer[19], b. 1941[20], of United Kingdom[21], awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize[22] and Benedict Read[9], an art historian[23], 1945–2016[24], of United Kingdom[25], awarded the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[26].

Death and Burial

Margaret Read died on March 10, 1996[5]. She died in London[4].

FAQs

Where was Margaret Read born?

Margaret Read's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].

Where did Margaret Read die?

Margaret Read passed away in London[4].

Who was Margaret Read married to?

Margaret Read's spouses include Herbert Edward Read[7].

What did Margaret Read do for work?

Margaret Read worked as musician[6].

Where did Margaret Read go to school?

Margaret Read was educated at University of Edinburgh[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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