Person Open DS/UK/10004 Jackson CBE; Francis Alan (1917-2022); British organist, composer Jackson CBE Francis Alan 1917-2022 British organist, composer Male Francis Alan Jackson DS/UK/1348 Malton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

British White First cousin of Elsie Suddaby (singer). 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. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 12/9/2013 RAHAKirkbride 10/25/2023 0bb34750-0563-490a-9e16-889b1ee785ca