Henry Bishop

Henry Bishop (1787–1855) was a British conductor and composer.

Also recorded as Henry Rowley Bishop; Sir Henry Rowley Bishop.

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Overview

Born at London in 1787, died at London in 1855.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera. The authority associates the name with Romantic music.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Greater London. Employment is recorded with University of Oxford, The Theatre Royal and Vauxhall Gardens. Positions recorded include Heather Professor of Music and Reid Professor of Music.

Works named in the authority record are Home, Sweet Home.

Distinctions recorded are Knight Bachelor.

Connections

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Born at

  • LondonPlace

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Died at

  • LondonPlace

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Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1200639: Henry Bishop

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