Edgar Cree Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Edgar Cree was a British conductor born on September 2, 1914, in Sheffield. He studied organ at King's College, Cambridge, and received guidance from notable composers like Ralph Vaughan Williams and Constant Lambert at the Royal College of Music. During World War II, he served as a pilot in the Royal Air Force and visited South Africa. He became the chief conductor of the South African Broadcasting Corporation Symphony Orchestra in 1946 and served until 1974. He was awarded an honorary doctorate in 1975 and passed away in Durban on April 21, 2002.

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Meaning of the name - Edgar

wealthy spearman, prosperous warrior

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September 2, 1914 Facts

Generation Group

Edgar Cree belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Sheffield

Place of Death: Durban

Educated At: Royal College of Music

Occupation: conductor

Employers: South African Broadcasting Corporation

Awards Received: Honorary Doctorate from Natal University

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Astrology Analysis

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