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Peter Nelson

b. 1951

Scottish composer and academic (born 1951)

Composer University teacher

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About Peter Nelson

Born 1951. Peter Nelson is a British composer and university teacher.

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Important facts

Born

17 May 1951, Glasgow

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Composer, university teacher

Nationality

United Kingdom

Education

University of Glasgow

Employers

University of Nottingham, University of Edinburgh, Contemporary Music Review

Awards

Honorary doctorate

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Peter Nelson's

John Archibald Wheeler

Astronautical engineer

Josephine Barnes

1912 – 1999

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Nelson?

Scottish composer and academic (born 1951)

When was Peter Nelson born?

Peter Nelson was born on 17 May 1951 in Glasgow.

What is Peter Nelson's occupation?

Peter Nelson is a composer and university teacher.

What nationality is Peter Nelson?

Peter Nelson is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Nelson

· Wikidata: Q141442419

· DBpedia: Peter Nelson (composer)

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