| Code | DS/UK/10004 |
| Name | Jackson CBE; Francis Alan (1917-2022); British organist, composer |
| Variations of Name | Francis Alan Jackson |
| Dates | 1917-2022 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth/Origin | Malton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
| Relationships | First cousin of Elsie Suddaby (singer). |
| Biography | Francis Alan Jackson CBE FRCO (2 October 1917 10 January 2022) was a British organist and composer who served as Director of Music at York Minster for 36 years, from 1946 to 1982.
In 1961 Jackson played for the wedding of Elizabeth II's cousin, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, to Katherine Worsley.
From 1972 to 1974 he served as President of the Royal College of Organists. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to music in 1978 and a Commander (CBE) in 2007. He was also recognised with many academic degrees and awards throughout his lifetime. |