Gilli Smyth

British singer and poet (1933–2016)
Person human Q2320801
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Gilli Smyth

Summary

Gilli Smyth is a human[1]. She was born in London[2]. She was born on June 1, 1933[3]. She died in Byron Bay[4]. She died on August 22, 2016[5]. She worked as a singer[6], writer[7], songwriter[8], and poet[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gilli Smyth's place of birth was London[2].
  • Gilli Smyth died in Byron Bay[4].
  • Gilli Smyth was born on June 1, 1933[3].
  • Gilli Smyth died on August 22, 2016[5].
  • Gilli Smyth held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Gilli Smyth worked as a singer[6].
  • Gilli Smyth worked as a writer[7].
  • Gilli Smyth worked as a songwriter[8].
  • Gilli Smyth's professions included poet[9].
  • Among Gilli Smyth's employers was University of Paris[12].
  • Gilli Smyth was educated at King's College London[13].
  • Gilli Smyth was a member of Gong[14].
  • Gilli Smyth is recorded as female[15].
  • Gilli Smyth's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Gilli Smyth's genre is Canterbury scene[17].
  • Gilli Smyth's record label is recorded as Charly Records[18].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[19].
  • Gilli Smyth's family name is recorded as Smyth[20].
  • Gilli Smyth's given name is recorded as Gillian[21].
  • Gilli Smyth's given name is recorded as Mary[22].
  • Gilli Smyth's pseudonym is recorded as Shakti Yoni[23].
  • Gilli Smyth's official website is recorded as http://www.gillismyth.com/gillismyth/index.html[24].
  • Gilli Smyth's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Gilli Smyth's instrument is recorded as voice[26].
  • Gilli Smyth's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Gilli Smyth… she was born on June 1, 1933[3].

Education

Gilli Smyth's education included a stint at King's College London[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], writer[7], songwriter[8], and poet[9]. Among Gilli Smyth's employers was University of Paris[12].

Death and Burial

Gilli Smyth died on August 22, 2016[5]. She passed away in Byron Bay[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[19].

Why It Matters

Gilli Smyth ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Gilli Smyth born?

Born in London[2], Gilli Smyth…

Where did Gilli Smyth die?

Gilli Smyth died in Byron Bay[4].

What did Gilli Smyth do for work?

Gilli Smyth worked as singer[6], writer[7], songwriter[8], and poet[9].

Where did Gilli Smyth go to school?

Gilli Smyth was educated at King's College London[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. ultimateclassicrock.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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