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Alexander Hyatt King

Also known as: Alexander Hyatt King; primary name: King, Alexander Hyatt; other name: King, Alec Hyatt
Details: individual; academic/intellectual; British; Male
Life dates: 1911-1995
Biography: Member of BM staff, music librarian, scholar. Educated at Dulwich College and University of Cambridge; joined library in early 1930s; transferred to the Music Room in December 1944, where he remained until retirement in 1976. Specialized in studies of Mozart. Published 'Printed Music in the British Museum' (1979), 'A Wealth of Music' (1983) and 'A Mozart Legacy' (1984); memoir included in 'The Library of the British Museum' (1961). Married Evelyn Davies (q.v.) in 1943; father of David Hyatt King (q.v.). Donated medal to C&M in 1957.
Bibliography: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-alexander-hyatt-king-1612523.html