Clara Ward

American gospel singer (1924–1973)
Person human Q299881
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Clara Ward

Summary

Clara Ward is a human[1]. She was born in Philadelphia[2]. She was born on April 21, 1924[3]. She died in Los Angeles[4]. She died on January 16, 1973[5]. She worked as a gospel musician[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], and music arranger[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (458 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Clara Ward's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • Clara Ward died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Clara Ward was born on April 21, 1924[3].
  • Clara Ward died on January 16, 1973[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].
  • Clara Ward held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Clara Ward's native language[13].
  • Clara Ward is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
  • Clara Ward's professions included gospel musician[6].
  • Clara Ward worked as a singer[7].
  • Clara Ward's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Clara Ward's professions included music arranger[9].
  • Clara Ward is recorded as female[15].
  • Clara Ward's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Clara Ward's record label is recorded as Duke Records[17].
  • Clara Ward's Commons category is recorded as Clara Ward (singer)[18].
  • Clara Ward's family name is recorded as Ward[19].
  • Clara Ward's given name is recorded as Clara[20].
  • Clara Ward's given name is recorded as Mae[21].
  • Clara Ward's instrument is recorded as voice[22].
  • Clara Ward's described by source is recorded as Notable Black American Women[23].
  • Clara Ward's described by source is recorded as Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[24].
  • Clara Ward's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Clara Ward's start of work period is recorded as 1931[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Clara Ward was born in Philadelphia[2]. She was born on April 21, 1924[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14]. English was her native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include gospel musician[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], and music arranger[9].

Death and Burial

Clara Ward died on January 16, 1973[5]. She died in Los Angeles[4]. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].

Why It Matters

Clara Ward ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (458 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

She has been cited as an influence by Izora Armstead[29], a singer[30], 1942–2004[31], of United States[32].

FAQs

Where was Clara Ward born?

Clara Ward's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Where did Clara Ward die?

Clara Ward passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Clara Ward do for work?

Clara Ward worked as gospel musician[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], and music arranger[9].

Who did Clara Ward influence?

Clara Ward has been cited as an influence by Izora Armstead[29].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Notable Black American Women. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Native language English
    Place of birth Philadelphia
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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