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Wallace Henry Hartley

English violinist, leader of the orchestra on the Titanic
Date of Birth: 02.06.1878
Country: Great Britain

Content:
  1. Biography of Wallace Henry Hartley
  2. Heroic Act on the Titanic
  3. Discovery of the Violin

Biography of Wallace Henry Hartley

Wallace Henry Hartley was an English violinist and orchestra leader aboard the ill-fated Titanic.

Although many may not be familiar with his name, they know of his courageous act on April 15, 1912, when the Titanic sank after colliding with an iceberg. Under Hartley's direction, eight musicians played until the very end.

Hartley was born on June 2, 1878, and grew up in Colne, Lancashire.

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His father, Albion Hartley, was a choirmaster and oversaw the Sunday school. Wallace attended a local Methodist school, sang in the church choir, and learned to play the violin from a fellow congregation member. After completing school, Hartley found work at the Craven & Union Bank and then joined the Huddersfield Philhar