George Harrison

English musician and member of the Beatles (1943–2001)
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George Harrison

Summary

George Harrison is a human[1]. His place of birth was Liverpool[2]. He was born on February 25, 1943[3]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4]. He worked as a guitarist[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], actor[8], and horticulturist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.052% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44,187 views/month, #524 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Liverpool[2], George Harrison…
  • Born in 12 Arnold Grove[11], George Harrison…
  • George Harrison died in Los Angeles[4].
  • George Harrison was born on February 25, 1943[3].
  • George Harrison was born on January 1, 1943[12].
  • George Harrison's father was Harold Hargreaves Harrison[13].
  • George Harrison's mother was Louise Anne Harrison[14].
  • Among George Harrison's spouses was Pattie Boyd[15].
  • Among George Harrison's spouses was Olivia Harrison[16].
  • A child of George Harrison was Dhani Harrison[17].
  • George Harrison held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • George Harrison's professions included guitarist[5].
  • George Harrison worked as a singer[6].
  • George Harrison worked as a songwriter[7].
  • George Harrison's professions included actor[8].
  • George Harrison's professions included horticulturist[9].
  • George Harrison worked as a film producer[19].
  • George Harrison's education included a stint at Liverpool Institute High School for Boys[20].
  • George Harrison was educated at Dovedale Primary School[21].
  • George Harrison received the Billboard Music Awards[22].
  • George Harrison received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[23].
  • George Harrison received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24].
  • George Harrison received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[25].
  • George Harrison received the Academy Award for Best Original Score[26].
  • George Harrison was a member of The Beatles[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Liverpool[2], a city[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1207[30] and 12 Arnold Grove[11], a terrace house[31], in United Kingdom[32]. Recorded date of birth include February 25, 1943[3] and January 1, 1943[12]. George Harrison's father was Harold Hargreaves Harrison[13]. His mother was Louise Anne Harrison[14].

Education

Educated at Liverpool Institute High School for Boys[20], a grammar school[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1825[35] and Dovedale Primary School[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include guitarist[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], actor[8], horticulturist[9], and film producer[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Billboard Music Awards[22], an annual music awards ceremony[36], in United States[37], founded in 1989[38]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[23], a music museum[39], in United States[40], founded in 1983[41]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], a commemorative plaque[42], in United States[43]; Member of the Order of the British Empire[25], an award[44], in United Kingdom[45]; and Academy Award for Best Original Score[26], an Academy Awards[46], in United States[47], founded in 1935[48].

Personal Life

Spouses include Pattie Boyd[15], a model[49], b. 1944[50], of United Kingdom[51], specialised in modelling[52] and Olivia Harrison[16], a manufacturer[53], b. 1948[54], of United Kingdom[55], awarded the Grammy Awards[56]. A child of George Harrison was Dhani Harrison[17]. Religious affiliations include Hinduism[57], a religion[58] and Christianity[59], a major religious group[60], founded in 0033[61].

Death and Burial

George Harrison died in Los Angeles[4]. Recorded cause of death include lung cancer[62] and brain tumor[63].

Why It Matters

George Harrison ranks in the top 0.052% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44,187 views/month, #524 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

Works attributed to him include Piggies[66], a musical work/composition[67].

FAQs

Where was George Harrison born?

George Harrison was born in Liverpool[2].

Where did George Harrison die?

George Harrison passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Who were George Harrison's parents?

George Harrison's father was Harold Hargreaves Harrison[13]. George Harrison's mother was Louise Anne Harrison[14].

Who was George Harrison married to?

George Harrison's spouses include Pattie Boyd[15] and Olivia Harrison[16].

What did George Harrison do for work?

George Harrison worked as guitarist[5], singer[6], songwriter[7], actor[8], and horticulturist[9].

Where did George Harrison go to school?

George Harrison was educated at Liverpool Institute High School for Boys[20] and Dovedale Primary School[21].

What awards did George Harrison receive?

Honors received include Billboard Music Awards[22], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[23], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], and Member of the Order of the British Empire[25].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . BBC Online. bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  7. [16] . Who's Who. wikidata.org.
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  9. [17] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  11. [21] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
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  13. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [8] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . The London Gazette 43667. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [62] . todorespondio.es. todorespondio.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [63] . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [12] . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [66] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  30. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  31. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  32. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  33. [67] . 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. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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