About Wesley Howard
Lived 1892 – 1962 (aged 69–70). Wesley Howard was an American musician.
Wesley Isaac Howard (February 1, 1892 – November 1962) was a violinist and professor in charge of the violin and ensemble departments at the Howard University Conservatory of Music from 1921 to 1927.
Howard attended the New England Conservatory of Music, graduating in 1916. He was an assistant band leader in the 809th Pioneer Infantry in World War One. He returned to study abroad in 1921 and received a certificate of commendation from Maurice Hayot at École Normale de Musique de Paris.
Personal life Howard was born in Springfield, Ohio to Preston Howard and Mary Thomas. He moved to Richmond, Indiana when he was six years old. He married Harriet Nelson in 1920.
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Who was Wesley Howard?
American violinist and professor (1892–1962)
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Wesley Howard was born on 1 February 1892.
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Wesley Howard died in 1962 in Pierpont Township.
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Wesley Howard was a musician.
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