Billy Rose

American impresario, theatrical showman and lyricist (1899–1966)
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Billy Rose

Summary

Billy Rose is a human[1]. His place of birth was The Bronx[2]. He was born on September 6, 1899[3]. He passed away in Montego Bay[4]. He died on February 10, 1966[5]. He worked as a lyricist[6], songwriter[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in The Bronx[2], Billy Rose…
  • Billy Rose died in Montego Bay[4].
  • Billy Rose was born on September 6, 1899[3].
  • Billy Rose died on February 10, 1966[5].
  • Billy Rose died on January 1, 1966[10].
  • Burial took place at Westchester Hills Cemetery[11].
  • Among Billy Rose's spouses was Fanny Brice[12].
  • Among Billy Rose's spouses was Eleanor Holm[13].
  • Among Billy Rose's spouses was Joyce Mathews[14].
  • Among Billy Rose's spouses was Doris Warner[15].
  • Billy Rose was married to Joyce Mathews[16].
  • Billy Rose held citizenship in United States[17].
  • Billy Rose is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[18].
  • Billy Rose's professions included lyricist[6].
  • Billy Rose's professions included songwriter[7].
  • Billy Rose worked as a businessperson[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Billy Rose is It's Only a Paper Moon[19].
  • Billy Rose is recorded as male[20].
  • Billy Rose's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Billy Rose's Commons category is recorded as Billy Rose[22].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[23].
  • Billy Rose's family name is recorded as Rosenberg[24].
  • Billy Rose's given name is recorded as William[25].
  • Billy Rose's given name is recorded as Samuel[26].
  • Billy Rose's pseudonym is recorded as Billy Rose[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Billy Rose's place of birth was The Bronx[2]. He was born on September 6, 1899[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lyricist[6], songwriter[7], and businessperson[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Billy Rose is It's Only a Paper Moon[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Fanny Brice[12], a musician[28], 1891–1951[29], of United States[30], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[31], specialised in theatre art[32]; Eleanor Holm[13], a swimmer[33], 1913–2004[34], of United States[35], awarded the International Swimming Hall of Fame[36]; Joyce Mathews[14], an actor[37], 1919–1999[38], of United States[39]; and Doris Warner[15], 1912–1978[40], of United States[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 10, 1966[5] and January 1, 1966[10]. Billy Rose passed away in Montego Bay[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[23]. Burial took place at Westchester Hills Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Billy Rose ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,192 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42]

FAQs

Where was Billy Rose born?

Billy Rose's place of birth was The Bronx[2].

Where did Billy Rose die?

Billy Rose died in Montego Bay[4].

Who was Billy Rose married to?

Billy Rose's spouses include Fanny Brice[12], Eleanor Holm[13], Joyce Mathews[14], and Doris Warner[15].

What did Billy Rose do for work?

Billy Rose worked as lyricist[6], songwriter[7], and businessperson[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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