Josephine Troup, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Josephine Troup

composer

Date of Birth: 07-Jul-1853

Place of Birth: Upper Clapton, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 04-Nov-1912

Profession: composer

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Emily Josephine Troup (7 July 1853, Clapton, London – 11 April 1912, Saltwood, Kent) was an English composer of songs and works for piano and violin.
A scholarship was established in her name at the Royal Academy of Music, in London.
Her obituary states that she founded the scholarship.Life and Work An obituary published in the Report of the Committee of South Place Ethical Society, May 1913, page 3 states that she was the “Eliza Flower of our generation” making reference to the composer and member of the Society. Josephine was the youngest daughter of John Troup of Essex Lodge, Clapton.
Her early years were spent among Unitarian surroundings where it is thought she probably acquired the habit of industry that led her to develop so fully her exceptional musical and literary gifts, and the keen sense of duty that made her ever anxious to use them as a means of social service. Between January 1889 and February 1902 she took part in 49 Sunday Evening Concerts at South Place, later joining the Society.
She was known too for her financial largesse giving generously to societies in both the UK and America. In addition to her “Every-day Songs” for children’s services, Josephine compiled and edited three Ethical Hymn Books.
Her contributions were so great that she veiled her identity under a variety of pseudonyms.