Bob Geldof
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Bob Geldof
Summary
Bob Geldof is a human[1]. He was born in Dún Laoghaire[2]. He was born on October 5, 1951[3]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[4], actor[5], singer[6], writer[7], and film actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,896 views/month, #3,877 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Bob Geldof's place of birth was Dún Laoghaire[2].
- Bob Geldof was born on October 5, 1951[3].
- Bob Geldof was born on October 5, 1954[10].
- Bob Geldof's father was Bob Geldof[11].
- Bob Geldof's mother was Evelyn Weller[12].
- A child of Bob Geldof was Peaches Geldof[13].
- A child of Bob Geldof was Pixie Geldof[14].
- A child of Bob Geldof was Fifi Trixibelle Geldof[15].
- Bob Geldof held citizenship in Ireland[16].
- Bob Geldof worked as a singer-songwriter[4].
- Bob Geldof worked as an actor[5].
- Bob Geldof's professions included singer[6].
- Bob Geldof's professions included writer[7].
- Bob Geldof worked as a film actor[8].
- Bob Geldof's education included a stint at Blackrock College[17].
- Bob Geldof received the Peabody Awards[18].
- Bob Geldof received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19].
- Bob Geldof received the North–South Prize[20].
- Bob Geldof received the Steiger Award[21].
- Bob Geldof received the The Nichols-Chancellor's Medal[22].
- Bob Geldof received the Patron’s Medal[23].
- Bob Geldof is recorded as male[24].
- Bob Geldof's instance of is recorded as human[25].
- Bob Geldof's genre is rock music[26].
- Bob Geldof's genre is pop music[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: IE[29]
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Began / founded: 1951-10-05[30]
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Genre(s): classic rock, folk, folk rock, pop rock, rock[31]
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Community tags: classic rock, dance and electronica, folk, folk rock, irish, pop rock, rock[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: b16373b3-bae0-4926-bb17-1d68c4f7b052[33]
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Origins and Family
Born in Dún Laoghaire[2], Bob Geldof… Recorded date of birth include October 5, 1951[3] and October 5, 1954[10]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Evelyn Weller[12].
Education
Bob Geldof was educated at Blackrock College[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[4], actor[5], singer[6], writer[7], and film actor[8].
Recognition
Awards received include Peabody Awards[18], an award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1940[36]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[37], in United Kingdom[38]; North–South Prize[20], an award[39], in Portugal[40], founded in 1995[41]; Steiger Award[21], an award[42], in Germany[43], founded in 2005[44]; The Nichols-Chancellor's Medal[22], an award[45], in United States[46]; and Patron’s Medal[23], a science award[47], in United Kingdom[48], founded in 1839[49].
Personal Life
Children include Peaches Geldof[13], a journalist[50], 1989–2014[51], of United Kingdom[52], specialised in model[53]; Pixie Geldof[14], a model[54], b. 1990[55], of United Kingdom[56]; and Fifi Trixibelle Geldof[15], b. 1983[57].
Why It Matters
Bob Geldof ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,896 views/month, #3,877 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
FAQs
Where was Bob Geldof born?
Born in Dún Laoghaire[2], Bob Geldof…
Who were Bob Geldof's parents?
Bob Geldof's father was Bob Geldof[11]. Bob Geldof's mother was Evelyn Weller[12].
What did Bob Geldof do for work?
Bob Geldof worked as singer-songwriter[4], actor[5], singer[6], writer[7], and film actor[8].
Where did Bob Geldof go to school?
Bob Geldof was educated at Blackrock College[17].
What awards did Bob Geldof receive?
Honors received include Peabody Awards[18], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[19], North–South Prize[20], and Steiger Award[21].