William Walton
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Summary
William Walton was born on March 29, 1902[1], in Oldham[2]. He died on March 8, 1983[3], in Ischia[4]. He worked as a classical composer[5], conductor[6], film score composer[7], opera composer[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,130 views/month, #7,062 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Westminster Abbey[11]
- Spouse: Susana, Lady Walton[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13]
- Occupation: musician[14]
- Educated at: Christ Church[15], Christ Church Cathedral School[16], University of Oxford[17], Memphis Technical High School[18]
- Notable work: Spitfire Prelude and Fugue[19]
- Award received: Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[20], Benjamin Franklin Medal[21], Knight Bachelor[22], Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[23], Order of Merit[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Genre: opera[26], symphony[27]
- Part of: Bright Young Things[28]
- Commons category: William Walton[29]
- Archives at: Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library[30]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[31]
- Family name: Walton[32]
- Given name: William[33], Turner[34]
- Topic's main category: Category:William Walton[35]
- Manner of death: natural causes[36]
- Instrument: piano[37]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[38], Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[39]
- Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- List of works: list of compositions by William Walton[42]
Product Details
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Type: Person[43]
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Country: GB[44]
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Began / founded: 1902-03-29[45]
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Ended / dissolved: 1983-03-08[46]
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Genre(s): classical, western classical[47]
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Community tags: british composer, classical, composer, to clean up, western classical[48]
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MusicBrainz ID: d019a8cc-060f-4491-83d6-76e1211a1a08[49]
Why It Matters
William Walton has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was William Walton born?
William Walton was born in Oldham[2].
Where did William Walton die?
William Walton died in Ischia[4].
Who was William Walton married to?
William Walton's spouses include Susana, Lady Walton[12].
What did William Walton do for work?
William Walton worked as a classical composer[5], conductor[6], film score composer[7], opera composer[8], and composer[9].
Where did William Walton go to school?
William Walton was educated at Christ Church[15], Christ Church Cathedral School[16], University of Oxford[17], and Memphis Technical High School[18].
What awards did William Walton receive?
Honors received include Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal[20], Benjamin Franklin Medal[21], Knight Bachelor[22], and Walter Willson Cobbett Medal[23].