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Ronald Richardson Potter

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Ronald Richardson Potter MA ARCO (12 July 1879 - 4 May 1911) was a Scottish organist and composer based in England.

Life

He was born on 12 July 1879 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, the son of John Alexander Potter and Christina Gladstone Richardson. He studied at Oxford University and graduated in 1902.[1]

He died at the young age of 31 on 4 May 1911 whilst in office as organist of Hexham Abbey.

Appointments

Compositions

His compositions include compositions for choir and organ.

References

  1. ^ Oxford University Calendar. p.392. University of Oxford. 1907
  2. ^ Newcastle Journal, 10 February 1911