About John Kentish
Lived 1910 – 2006 (aged 96). John Kentish was a British opera singer.
John William Kentish (21 January 1910 – 26 October 2006) was an English operatic tenor.
Kentish was born in Blackheath, Kent, and was the elder brother of the painter David Kentish. He was educated at Rugby School and Oriel College, Oxford. He died in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, aged 96.
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Who was John Kentish?
British opera singer (1910-2006)
When was John Kentish born?
John Kentish was born on 21 January 1910 in Blackheath.
When did John Kentish die?
John Kentish died on 26 October 2006 in Chipping Norton.
What was John Kentish's occupation?
John Kentish was an opera singer.
What nationality was John Kentish?
John Kentish was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Kentish (tenor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Kentish. https://biography.guide/john-kentish-opera-singer/
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