Dennis Brown

Jamaican reggae singer (1957–1999)
Person human Q711294
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Dennis Brown

Summary

Dennis Brown is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kingston[2]. He was born on February 1, 1957[3]. He died in Kingston[4]. He died on July 1, 1999[5]. He worked as a singer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (252 views/month, #7,083 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Dennis Brown was born in Kingston[2].
  • Dennis Brown passed away in Kingston[4].
  • Dennis Brown was born on February 1, 1957[3].
  • Dennis Brown died on July 1, 1999[5].
  • Burial took place at National Heroes Park[8].
  • Dennis Brown held citizenship in Jamaica[9].
  • Dennis Brown worked as a singer[6].
  • Dennis Brown received the Commander of the Order of Distinction[10].
  • Dennis Brown is recorded as male[11].
  • Dennis Brown's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Dennis Brown's genre is reggae[13].
  • Dennis Brown's record label is recorded as Studio One[14].
  • Dennis Brown's discography is recorded as Dennis Brown discography[15].
  • Dennis Brown's Commons category is recorded as Dennis Brown[16].
  • The cause of death was pneumothorax[17].
  • Dennis Brown's family name is recorded as Brown[18].
  • Dennis Brown's given name is recorded as Dennis[19].
  • Dennis Brown's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Dennis Brown's instrument is recorded as guitar[21].
  • Dennis Brown's instrument is recorded as voice[22].
  • Dennis Brown's start of work period is recorded as 1968[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Dennis Brown's place of birth was Kingston[2]. He was born on February 1, 1957[3].

Career and Affiliations

Dennis Brown worked as a singer[6].

Recognition

Dennis Brown received the Commander of the Order of Distinction[10].

Death and Burial

Dennis Brown died on July 1, 1999[5]. He passed away in Kingston[4]. The cause of death was pneumothorax[17]. He is buried at National Heroes Park[8].

Why It Matters

Dennis Brown ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (252 views/month, #7,083 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Dennis Brown born?

Dennis Brown was born in Kingston[2].

Where did Dennis Brown die?

Dennis Brown died in Kingston[4].

What did Dennis Brown do for work?

Dennis Brown worked as singer[6].

What awards did Dennis Brown receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of Distinction[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Commander of the Order of Distinction
    Sex or gender male
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    Genre reggae
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