City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Sir Julius Benedict
1804 - 1885
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017
1. Sir Julius Benedict Marker
Composer
Lived and
died here
Erected 1934 by London County Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is June 5, 1885.
Location. 51° 30.998′ N, 0° 9.113′ W. Marker is in City of Westminster, England, in Greater London. Marker is on Manchester Square just south of Hind Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Manchester Square, City of Westminster, England W1U 3PA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sir F. Paolo Tosti (within shouting distance of this marker); Simón Bolívar (within shouting distance of this marker); Lord Milner (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); James Smithson (about 120 meters away); Sir James MacKenzie (about 120 meters away); Edward Gibbon (about 150 meters away); Sir Patrick Manson (about 210 meters away); Thomas Young (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Also see . . .
1. Sir Julius Benedict (English Heritage). "Sir Julius Benedict was a composer and conductor who popularised classical music in the 19th century. He moved into 2 Manchester Square in
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2. Julius Benedict (Wikipedia). "Sir Julius Benedict (27 November 1804 – 5 June 1885) was a German-born composer and conductor, resident in England for most of his career." (Submitted on December 4, 2017.)
3. Julius Benedict: Dirge for the faithful lover (YouTube, Vokalensemble Cantico Nuovo Berlin, 3 min.). (Submitted on December 4, 2017.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017
2. Sir Julius Benedict Marker - Wide View
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2017
3. Sir Julius Benedict Marker - Wider View
Lithograph published by E. Matthews and Sons (courtesy of New York Public Library)
4. Sir Julius Benedict
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 4, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
