Musician Dictionary

Ralph Downes

British musician (1904-1993)

DescriptionBritish musician (1904-1993)
Source: Wikidata
Born1904-08-16
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceDerby Derby
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1993-12-24
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited Kingdom
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryGB
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Source: Wikidata
Occupationmusic educator musical instrument maker musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentspipe organ organ
Source: Wikidata
AwardsCommander of the Order of the British Empire
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Downes Ralph Davies Ralph Downs Sir Ralph Downes

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Identifiers

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