William Boyce
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Summary
William Boyce is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on September 11, 1711[3]. He passed away in Kensington[4]. He died on February 7, 1779[5]. He worked as a composer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (402 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Born in London[2].
- William Boyce passed away in Kensington[4].
- William Boyce was born on September 11, 1711[3].
- William Boyce was born on 1710[8].
- William Boyce died on February 7, 1779[5].
- William Boyce is buried at St Paul's Cathedral[9].
- William Boyce held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[10].
- William Boyce worked as a composer[6].
- William Boyce held the position of Master of the King's Music[11].
- William Boyce's education included a stint at St Paul's Cathedral School[12].
- A notable work attributed to William Boyce is Twelve sonatas for two violins, with a bass for the violoncello or harpsicord[13].
- A notable work attributed to William Boyce is Symphonies, Op. 2[14].
- A notable work attributed to William Boyce is Cathedral Music[15].
- William Boyce is recorded as male[16].
- William Boyce's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- William Boyce is associated with the Baroque music movement[18].
- William Boyce's genre is symphony[19].
- William Boyce's genre is ode[20].
- William Boyce's Commons category is recorded as William Boyce[21].
- William Boyce earned the academic degree of Doctor of Music[22].
- William Boyce's family name is recorded as Boyce[23].
- William Boyce's given name is recorded as William[24].
- William Boyce studied under Maurice Greene[25].
- William Boyce's instrument is recorded as organ[26].
- William Boyce's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in London[2], William Boyce… Recorded date of birth include September 11, 1711[3] and 1710[8].
Education
William Boyce was educated at St Paul's Cathedral School[12]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Music[22]. He studied under Maurice Greene[25].
Career and Affiliations
William Boyce worked as a composer[6]. He held the position of Master of the King's Music[11].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Twelve sonatas for two violins, with a bass for the violoncello or harpsicord[13], a musical work/composition[28]; Symphonies, Op. 2[14], a musical work/composition[29]; and Cathedral Music[15].
Death and Burial
William Boyce died on February 7, 1779[5]. He died in Kensington[4]. Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[9].
Why It Matters
William Boyce ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (402 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was William Boyce born?
William Boyce's place of birth was London[2].
Where did William Boyce die?
William Boyce passed away in Kensington[4].
What did William Boyce do for work?
William Boyce worked as composer[6].
Where did William Boyce go to school?
William Boyce was educated at St Paul's Cathedral School[12].