Bono

Irish singer-songwriter and rock musician, member of U2
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Bono

Summary

Bono is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on May 10, 1960[3]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[4], entrepreneur[5], screenwriter[6], actor[7], and manufacturer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,509 views/month, #3,230 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dublin[2], Bono…
  • Bono was born on May 10, 1960[3].
  • Bono's father was Bob Hewson[10].
  • Bono's mother was Iris Hewson[11].
  • Bono was married to Ali Hewson[12].
  • A child of Bono was Eve Hewson[13].
  • A child of Bono was Elijah Hewson[14].
  • A child of Bono was Jordan Hewson[15].
  • A child of Bono was John Hewson[16].
  • Bono held citizenship in Ireland[17].
  • English was Bono's native language[18].
  • Bono's professions included singer-songwriter[4].
  • Bono's professions included entrepreneur[5].
  • Bono's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Bono's professions included actor[7].
  • Bono's professions included manufacturer[8].
  • Bono's professions included guitarist[19].
  • Bono's education included a stint at Mount Temple Comprehensive School[20].
  • Bono received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Bono received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[22].
  • Bono received the Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23].
  • Bono received the MusiCares Person of the Year[24].
  • Bono received the Philadelphia Liberty Medal[25].
  • Bono received the TED Prize[26].
  • Bono was a member of U2[27].

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Origins and Family

Bono's place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on May 10, 1960[3]. His father was Bob Hewson[10]. His mother was Iris Hewson[11]. English was his native language[18].

Education

Bono was educated at Mount Temple Comprehensive School[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[4], entrepreneur[5], screenwriter[6], actor[7], manufacturer[8], and guitarist[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[28], in France[29]; Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[22], a grade of an order[30], in France[31]; Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23]; MusiCares Person of the Year[24], a music award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1991[34]; Philadelphia Liberty Medal[25], a medallion[35], in United States[36], founded in 1988[37]; and TED Prize[26], an award[38], founded in 2005[39].

Personal Life

Among Bono's spouses was Ali Hewson[12]. Children include Eve Hewson[13], an actor[40], b. 1991[41], of Ireland[42], specialised in acting[43]; Elijah Hewson[14], a singer[44], b. 1999[45], of Ireland[46]; Jordan Hewson[15], a company founder[47], b. 1989[48], of United Kingdom[49], awarded the Forbes 30 Under 30[50]; and John Hewson[16]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[51].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Bono include Aptostichus bonoi[52], a taxon[53].

Why It Matters

Bono ranks in the top 0.32% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,509 views/month, #3,230 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

Entities named for him include Aptostichus bonoi[52], a taxon[53].

FAQs

Where was Bono born?

Born in Dublin[2], Bono…

Who were Bono's parents?

Bono's father was Bob Hewson[10]. Bono's mother was Iris Hewson[11].

Who was Bono married to?

Bono's spouses include Ali Hewson[12].

What did Bono do for work?

Bono worked as singer-songwriter[4], entrepreneur[5], screenwriter[6], actor[7], and manufacturer[8].

Where did Bono go to school?

Bono was educated at Mount Temple Comprehensive School[20].

What awards did Bono receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[21], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[22], Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[23], and MusiCares Person of the Year[24].

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  2. [54] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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