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Frederick William Sykes

1862 – 1932

British composer

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About Frederick William Sykes

Lived 1862 – 1932 (aged 69–70). Frederick William Sykes was a British composer.

Frederick William Sykes FRCO (1862 – 30 October 1932) was an organist and composer based in England.

Life

He was born in 1862, the son of Matthew Skyes and Mary Crowther.

He studied organ under Dr. William Spark, the Leeds Borough Organist, and succeeded Edward Johnson Bellerby after a competition to elect his successor.

He married Margaret Richardson Wilson in 1884 and had two children: Evelyn Hilda Sykes 1886 - 1969 Bertha Sykes 1889

Appointments

Organist of St. Peter's Church, Morley???? - 1881 Organist of Selby Abbey 1881 - 1919

Compositions

He composed music for organ and choir

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Important facts

Born
1862
Birth century
19th century
Died
1932
Occupation
Composer
Nationality
United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frederick William Sykes?

British composer

When was Frederick William Sykes born?

Frederick William Sykes was born in 1862.

When did Frederick William Sykes die?

Frederick William Sykes died in 1932.

What was Frederick William Sykes's occupation?

Frederick William Sykes was a composer.

What nationality was Frederick William Sykes?

Frederick William Sykes was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frederick William Sykes

· Wikidata: Q5499112

· DBpedia: Frederick William Sykes

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