Edward Margetson
American composer
About Edward Margetson
Lived 1891 – 1962 (aged 70–71).
Edward Henry Margetson (December 31, 1891 - January 22, 1962) was a musician in the United States. He grew up in St. Kitts. He composed music and performed on the piano and organ. He received awards from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the Rosenwald Foundation.
He was a church organist. He founded the Schubert Music Society. He played cricket. He was married to Rosamond Margetson. Several of his compositions were published.
The Richmond Public Library exhibited compositions African American composers including one by him.
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American composer
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Edward Margetson was born in 1891.
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Edward Margetson died in 1962.
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