Elvis Presley
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Elvis Presley
Summary
Elvis Presley is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tupelo[2]. He was born on January 8, 1935[3]. He died in Memphis[4]. He died on August 16, 1977[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], singer[7], composer[8], actor[9], and military personnel[10]. He ranks in the top 0.0099% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107,703 views/month, #99 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Tupelo[2], Elvis Presley…
- Elvis Presley died in Memphis[4].
- Elvis Presley passed away in Graceland[12].
- Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935[3].
- Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977[5].
- Elvis Presley is buried at Graceland[13].
- Elvis Presley's father was Vernon Presley[14].
- Elvis Presley's mother was Gladys Presley[15].
- Among Elvis Presley's spouses was Priscilla Presley[16].
- A child of Elvis Presley was Lisa Marie Presley[17].
- Elvis Presley held citizenship in United States[18].
- English was Elvis Presley's native language[19].
- Elvis Presley's professions included film actor[6].
- Elvis Presley worked as a singer[7].
- Elvis Presley's professions included composer[8].
- Elvis Presley's professions included actor[9].
- Elvis Presley's professions included military personnel[10].
- Elvis Presley's professions included military officer[20].
- Elvis Presley was educated at Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School[21].
- Elvis Presley received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[22].
- Elvis Presley received the Gospel Music Hall of Fame[23].
- Elvis Presley received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[24].
- Elvis Presley received the honorary citizen of Budapest[25].
- Elvis Presley received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26].
- Elvis Presley received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[27].
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Origins and Family
Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo[2]. He was born on January 8, 1935[3]. His father was Vernon Presley[14]. His mother was Gladys Presley[15]. English was his native language[19].
Education
Elvis Presley was educated at Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film actor[6], singer[7], composer[8], actor[9], military personnel[10], and military officer[20].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[22], a lifetime achievement award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1962[30]; Gospel Music Hall of Fame[23], an award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1971[33]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[24], a music museum[34], in United States[35], founded in 1983[36]; honorary citizen of Budapest[25], an award[37], in Hungary[38], founded in 1991[39]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], a commemorative plaque[40], in United States[41]; and Presidential Medal of Freedom[27], an award[42], in United States[43], founded in 1963[44].
Personal Life
Elvis Presley was married to Priscilla Presley[16]. A child of him was Lisa Marie Presley[17].
Death and Burial
Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977[5]. Recorded place of death include Memphis[4], a city in the United States[45], in United States[46], founded in 1819[47] and Graceland[12], a mansion[48], in United States[49], founded in 1939[50]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[51]. Burial took place at Graceland[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Elvis Presley include Elvis Stojko[52], Elvis operator[53], Paradonea presleyi[54], Elvis[55], Peinaleopolynoe elvisi[56], peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwich[57], and Elvis Perkins[58].
Why It Matters
Elvis Presley ranks in the top 0.0099% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (107,703 views/month, #99 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
He has been cited as an influence by Elliot James Reay[61], a singer[62], b. 2002[63], of United Kingdom[64]; Dean Reed[65], an actor[66], 1938–1986[67], of United States[68], awarded the Star of People's Friendship[69]; Jerry Adriani[70], an actor[71], 1947–2017[72], of Brazil[73]; DJ Ötzi[74], a singer[75], b. 1971[76], of Austria[77], awarded the Amadeus Austrian Music Awards[78]; The Clash[79], a rock band[80], founded in 1976[81]; and Miley Cyrus[82], a singer-songwriter[83], b. 1992[84], of United States[85], awarded the Time 100[86], specialised in pop music[87].
Entities named for him include Elvis Stojko[52], Elvis operator[53], Paradonea presleyi[54], Elvis[55], Peinaleopolynoe elvisi[56], and peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwich[57].
FAQs
Where was Elvis Presley born?
Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo[2].
Where did Elvis Presley die?
Elvis Presley passed away in Memphis[4].
Who were Elvis Presley's parents?
Elvis Presley's father was Vernon Presley[14]. Elvis Presley's mother was Gladys Presley[15].
Who was Elvis Presley married to?
Elvis Presley's spouses include Priscilla Presley[16].
What did Elvis Presley do for work?
Elvis Presley worked as film actor[6], singer[7], composer[8], actor[9], and military personnel[10].
Where did Elvis Presley go to school?
Elvis Presley was educated at Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School[21].
What awards did Elvis Presley receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[22], Gospel Music Hall of Fame[23], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[24], and honorary citizen of Budapest[25].
Who did Elvis Presley influence?
Elvis Presley has been cited as an influence by Elliot James Reay[61], Dean Reed[65], Jerry Adriani[70], and DJ Ötzi[74].