Gerald Wiggins

American pianist (1922-2008)
Person human Q1514941
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Gerald Wiggins

Summary

Gerald Wiggins is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on May 12, 1922[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on July 13, 2008[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], jazz musician[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gerald Wiggins was born in New York City[2].
  • Gerald Wiggins passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Gerald Wiggins was born on May 12, 1922[3].
  • Gerald Wiggins died on July 13, 2008[5].
  • Gerald Wiggins held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Gerald Wiggins worked as a pianist[6].
  • Gerald Wiggins worked as a jazz musician[7].
  • Gerald Wiggins worked as a musician[8].
  • Gerald Wiggins is recorded as male[11].
  • Gerald Wiggins's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Gerald Wiggins's genre is jazz[13].
  • Gerald Wiggins's record label is recorded as Challenge Records[14].
  • Gerald Wiggins's Commons category is recorded as Gerry Wiggins[15].
  • Gerald Wiggins's family name is recorded as Wiggins[16].
  • Gerald Wiggins's given name is recorded as Gerald[17].
  • Gerald Wiggins's instrument is recorded as piano[18].
  • Gerald Wiggins's instrument is recorded as bass[19].
  • Gerald Wiggins's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Gerry Wiggins'}[20].
  • Gerald Wiggins's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/UCLA[21].
  • Gerald Wiggins's oral history at is recorded as UCLA Center for Oral History Research[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Gerald Wiggins was born in New York City[2]. He was born on May 12, 1922[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pianist[6], jazz musician[7], and musician[8].

Death and Burial

Gerald Wiggins died on July 13, 2008[5]. He died in Los Angeles[4].

Why It Matters

Gerald Wiggins ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Gerald Wiggins born?

Gerald Wiggins was born in New York City[2].

Where did Gerald Wiggins die?

Gerald Wiggins passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Gerald Wiggins do for work?

Gerald Wiggins worked as pianist[6], jazz musician[7], and musician[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . latimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . oralhistory.library.ucla.edu. Retrieved . oralhistory.library.ucla.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Occupation pianist, jazz musician, musician
    Sex or gender male
    Oral history at UCLA Center for Oral History Research
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