Ruth Railton Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Dame Ruth Railton (1915-2001) was a prominent British music director and conductor known for her significant contributions to music education. She directed choral works at various schools and founded the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain in 1948. An adjudicator for the Federation of Music Festivals, she was appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1966. After marrying Cecil Harmsworth King, she later became patron of the Cecil King Award. Railton was the daughter of Rev David Railton, connected to the Salvation Army.

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Meaning of the name - Ruth

friend, companion

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December 14, 1915 Facts

Generation Group

Ruth Railton belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Folkestone

Place of Death: London

Educated At: Heathfield School | St Mary's School, Wantage

Occupation: music director | conductor

Spouses: Cecil Harmsworth King

Employers: St. Catherine’s, Bramley | National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain

Awards Received: Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.