Cole Porter
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Cole Porter
Summary
Cole Porter is a human[1]. Born in Peru[2], he… he was born on June 9, 1891[3]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. He died on October 15, 1964[5]. He worked as a playwright[6], composer[7], pianist[8], lyricist[9], and songwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,504 views/month, #5,367 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Cole Porter was born in Peru[2].
- Cole Porter passed away in Santa Monica[4].
- Cole Porter was born on June 9, 1891[3].
- Cole Porter was born on 1893[12].
- Cole Porter died on October 15, 1964[5].
- Cole Porter is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery[13].
- Cole Porter's mother was Kate Porter[14].
- Cole Porter held citizenship in United States[15].
- English was Cole Porter's native language[16].
- Cole Porter's professions included playwright[6].
- Cole Porter worked as a composer[7].
- Cole Porter's professions included pianist[8].
- Cole Porter's professions included lyricist[9].
- Cole Porter's professions included songwriter[10].
- Cole Porter's professions included film score composer[17].
- Cole Porter was educated at Harvard Law School[18].
- Cole Porter's education included a stint at Yale University[19].
- Cole Porter's education included a stint at Harvard University[20].
- Cole Porter's education included a stint at Schola Cantorum de Paris[21].
- Cole Porter was educated at Worcester Academy[22].
- A notable work attributed to Cole Porter is Night and Day[23].
- A notable work attributed to Cole Porter is So Near and Yet so Far[24].
- Cole Porter received the Grammy Trustees Award[25].
- Cole Porter received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26].
- Cole Porter received the Tony Award for Best Original Score[27].
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Origins and Family
Cole Porter's place of birth was Peru[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 9, 1891[3] and 1893[12]. His mother was Kate Porter[14]. English was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at Harvard Law School[18], a graduate school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1817[30]; Yale University[19], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1701[33], headquartered in New Haven[34]; Harvard University[20], a private university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1636[37], headquartered in Cambridge[38]; Schola Cantorum de Paris[21], a college of music[39], in France[40], founded in 1894[41]; and Worcester Academy[22], a school[42], in United States[43], founded in 1834[44]. Studied under Vincent d'Indy[45], a composer[46], 1851–1931[47], of France[48], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[49], specialised in music education[50] and Pietro Yon[51], a composer[52], 1886–1943[53], of United States[54].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include playwright[6], composer[7], pianist[8], lyricist[9], songwriter[10], and film score composer[17].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Night and Day[23], a musical work/composition[55] and So Near and Yet so Far[24], a musical work/composition[56].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Trustees Award[25], an award[57]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], a commemorative plaque[58], in United States[59]; Tony Award for Best Original Score[27], a theatre award[60], in United States[61], founded in 1947[62]; and Tony Award for Best Musical[63], a theatre award[64], in United States[65].
Death and Burial
Cole Porter died on October 15, 1964[5]. He died in Santa Monica[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[66]. He is buried at Mount Hope Cemetery[13].
Why It Matters
Cole Porter ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,504 views/month, #5,367 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
He has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[69], a singer-songwriter[70], b. 1943[71], of United States[72], awarded the Annie Award[73], specialised in film score[74] and Alan Menken[75], a composer[76], b. 1949[77], of United States[78], awarded the Academy Award for Best Original Score[79], specialised in film score[80].
FAQs
Where was Cole Porter born?
Born in Peru[2], Cole Porter…
Where did Cole Porter die?
Cole Porter died in Santa Monica[4].
Who were Cole Porter's parents?
Cole Porter's mother was Kate Porter[14].
What did Cole Porter do for work?
Cole Porter worked as playwright[6], composer[7], pianist[8], lyricist[9], and songwriter[10].
Where did Cole Porter go to school?
Cole Porter was educated at Harvard Law School[18], Yale University[19], Harvard University[20], and Schola Cantorum de Paris[21].
What awards did Cole Porter receive?
Honors received include Grammy Trustees Award[25], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], Tony Award for Best Original Score[27], and Tony Award for Best Musical[63].
Who did Cole Porter influence?
Cole Porter has been cited as an influence by Randy Newman[69] and Alan Menken[75].