Charly García

Argentine singer-songwriter and musician
Person human Q467940
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Summary

Charly García is a human[1]. Born in Caballito[2], he… he was born on October 23, 1951[3]. He worked as a composer[4], singer[5], pianist[6], singer-songwriter[7], and painter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,705 views/month, #6,845 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Caballito[2].
  • Born in Buenos Aires[10].
  • Charly García was born on October 23, 1951[3].
  • Among Charly García's spouses was María Rosa Yorio[11].
  • Charly García held citizenship in Argentina[12].
  • Charly García worked as a composer[4].
  • Charly García worked as a singer[5].
  • Charly García worked as a pianist[6].
  • Charly García worked as a singer-songwriter[7].
  • Charly García worked as a painter[8].
  • Charly García worked as an actor[13].
  • Charly García received the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[14].
  • Charly García received the honorary doctor of the National University of Rosario[15].
  • Charly García received the honorary doctorate[16].
  • Charly García received the Outstanding Citizen of Buenos Aires[17].
  • Charly García received the Honorary Doctorate of University of Buenos Aires[18].
  • Charly García was a member of Sui Generis[19].
  • Charly García was a member of PorSuiGieco[20].
  • Charly García was a member of La Máquina de Hacer Pájeros[21].
  • Charly García was a member of Serú Girán[22].
  • Charly García was a member of Billy Bond and the Jets[23].
  • Charly García was a member of Ray Milland Band[24].
  • Charly García's religion is recorded as Catholicism[25].
  • Charly García is recorded as male[26].
  • Charly García's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Caballito[2], a neighborhood of Buenos Aires[28], in Argentina[29], founded in 1821[30] and Buenos Aires[10], a city of Argentina[31], in Argentina[32], founded in 1580[33]. Charly García was born on October 23, 1951[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[4], singer[5], pianist[6], singer-songwriter[7], painter[8], and actor[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[14], a class of award[34], in United States[35], founded in 2004[36]; honorary doctor of the National University of Rosario[15], an award[37], in Argentina[38]; honorary doctorate[16], a title of honor[39]; Outstanding Citizen of Buenos Aires[17], an award[40], in Argentina[41]; and Honorary Doctorate of University of Buenos Aires[18], an award[42], in Argentina[43].

Personal Life

Among Charly García's spouses was María Rosa Yorio[11]. His religion is recorded as Catholicism[25].

Why It Matters

Charly García ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,705 views/month, #6,845 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

He has been cited as an influence by Natalia Oreiro[46], a singer[47], b. 1977[48], of Uruguay[49].

FAQs

Where was Charly García born?

Born in Caballito[2].

Who was Charly García married to?

Charly García's spouses include María Rosa Yorio[11].

What did Charly García do for work?

Charly García worked as composer[4], singer[5], pianist[6], singer-songwriter[7], and painter[8].

What awards did Charly García receive?

Honors received include Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[14], honorary doctor of the National University of Rosario[15], honorary doctorate[16], and Outstanding Citizen of Buenos Aires[17].

Who did Charly García influence?

Charly García has been cited as an influence by Natalia Oreiro[46].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · ~2026-51451-55 · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → María Rosa Yorio
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  2. 23d ago · ~2026-51153-76 · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → María Rosa Yorio
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  3. 5w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 19w ago · SamuelInzunza · 2026-06-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image → Charly García (cropped).jpg
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  6. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Carlos Alberto
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    Religion or worldview → Catholicism
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