About Charles Hancock
Lived 1852 – 1927 (aged 75). Charles Hancock was a British composer.
Charles Hancock FRCO (4 January 1852 – 6 February 1927) was an organist and composer based in England.
Life
His early musical education was as a chorister in the choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor. He was awarded his FRCO in 1872 and graduated from Oxford University in 1874.
In Leicester he was the conductor of the Leicester New Musical Society.
He died on 6 February 1927, a few weeks before the church was upgraded to cathedral status.
Appointments
Organist of St. Mary's Church, Datchet, Windsor Organist of St. Andrew's Church, Uxbridge Assistant organist of St George's Chapel, Windsor Organist of St. Martin's Church, Leicester 1875 - 1927
Compositions
He composed works for choir and organ.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Charles Hancock?
English organist and composer
When was Charles Hancock born?
Charles Hancock was born on 4 January 1852.
When did Charles Hancock die?
Charles Hancock died on 6 February 1927.
What was Charles Hancock's occupation?
Charles Hancock was a composer.
What nationality was Charles Hancock?
Charles Hancock was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charles Hancock. https://biography.guide/charles-hancock-composer/
MLA: "Charles Hancock." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charles-hancock-composer/.
Chicago: "Charles Hancock." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charles-hancock-composer/.
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