Musician Dictionary

William Billings

American choral composer (1746-1800) · 18th century composer

DescriptionAmerican choral composer (1746-1800)
Source: Wikidata
Born1746-10-07
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceBoston Boston
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1800-09-26
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathBoston Boston
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationcomposer
Source: Wikidata
AwardsSongwriters Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Billings W. Billings WM. Billings William Billing Willing Billings Wm. Billings

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Identifiers

mbid: 8394fde7-5f20-415a-ab3a-119dfafcb5b9 · wikidata: Q1348460 · isni: 0000000081037841 · discogs: 648997

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