David Bennett (musician), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

David Bennett (musician)

Canadian music educator

Date of Birth: 11-Dec-1823

Place of Birth: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 09-Aug-1902

Profession: music pedagogue

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

David Bennett (11 December 1823 – 9 August 1902) was a Canadian soldier and musician from Newfoundland.Bennett was born in Carlisle, England and came to Newfoundland at a young age.
He joined the Royal Newfoundland Companies in 1838 at age 14 where he was trained as a musician.
Upon retirement after almost 25 years, he was chosen by Bishop Mullock to head the music program at the recently opened Saint Bonaventure's College. Bennett became an important figure in the musical fabric of the St.
John's community. Bennett died 9 August 1902 in St.
John's, Newfoundland.