Simon Frith

British sociomusicologist
Person human Q3484280
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Summary

Simon Frith is a human[1]. He was born on June 25, 1946[2]. He worked as a sociomusicologist[3], music critic[4], music professor[5], musicologist[6], and sociologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Simon Frith was born on June 25, 1946[2].
  • Simon Frith held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Simon Frith's professions included sociomusicologist[3].
  • Simon Frith worked as a music critic[4].
  • Simon Frith worked as a music professor[5].
  • Simon Frith's professions included musicologist[6].
  • Simon Frith worked as a sociologist[7].
  • Simon Frith was employed by University of Warwick[10].
  • Among Simon Frith's employers was University of Edinburgh[11].
  • Simon Frith received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12].
  • Simon Frith is recorded as male[13].
  • Simon Frith's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Simon Frith's given name is recorded as Simon[15].
  • Simon Frith's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[16].
  • Simon Frith's sibling is recorded as Chris D. Frith[17].
  • Simon Frith's sibling is recorded as Fred Frith[18].

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Origins and Family

Simon Frith was born on June 25, 1946[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sociomusicologist[3], music critic[4], music professor[5], musicologist[6], and sociologist[7]. Employers include University of Warwick[10], a public research university[19], in United Kingdom[20], founded in 1965[21] and University of Edinburgh[11], a public university[22], in United Kingdom[23], founded in 1583[24], headquartered in Edinburgh[25].

Recognition

Simon Frith received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12].

Why It Matters

Simon Frith ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

What did Simon Frith do for work?

Simon Frith worked as sociomusicologist[3], music critic[4], music professor[5], musicologist[6], and sociologist[7].

What awards did Simon Frith receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [2] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'de', 'en', 'fr']
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  2. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0007806-Frith-Simon-1946
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Idref id → 03167836X
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    Encyclopædia britannica contributor id → 4399
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