Glenn Miller
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Glenn Miller
Summary
Glenn Miller is a human[1]. Born in Clarinda[2], he… he was born on March 1, 1904[3]. He died in English Channel[4]. He died on December 15, 1944[5]. He worked as a jazz musician[6], bandleader[7], composer[8], music arranger[9], and conductor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,227 views/month, #5,252 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Clarinda[2], Glenn Miller…
- Glenn Miller passed away in English Channel[4].
- Glenn Miller was born on March 1, 1904[3].
- Glenn Miller died on December 15, 1944[5].
- Glenn Miller died on February 15, 1944[12].
- Glenn Miller's father was Lewis Elmer Miller[13].
- Glenn Miller's mother was Mattie Lou Cavender[14].
- Among Glenn Miller's spouses was Helen Dorothy Burger Miller[15].
- Glenn Miller held citizenship in United States[16].
- Glenn Miller's professions included jazz musician[6].
- Glenn Miller worked as a bandleader[7].
- Glenn Miller's professions included composer[8].
- Glenn Miller worked as a music arranger[9].
- Glenn Miller's professions included conductor[10].
- Glenn Miller's professions included aircraft pilot[17].
- Glenn Miller's education included a stint at University of Colorado Boulder[18].
- Glenn Miller received the Bronze Star Medal[19].
- Glenn Miller received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[20].
- Glenn Miller received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
- Glenn Miller was a member of Glenn Miller & His Orchestra[22].
- Glenn Miller is recorded as male[23].
- Glenn Miller's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Glenn Miller's genre is jazz[25].
- Glenn Miller's genre is swing[26].
- Glenn Miller's genre is blues[27].
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1904-03-01[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1944-12-15[31]
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Genre(s): big band, jazz, swing, vocal jazz[32]
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Community tags: american, big band, jazz, swing, vocal jazz[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 7b353d3c-2bd9-40e3-a21d-b7da3f941339[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda[2]. He was born on March 1, 1904[3]. His father was Lewis Elmer Miller[13]. His mother was Mattie Lou Cavender[14].
Education
Glenn Miller was educated at University of Colorado Boulder[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include jazz musician[6], bandleader[7], composer[8], music arranger[9], conductor[10], and aircraft pilot[17].
Recognition
Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[19], a courage award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1944[37]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[20], a lifetime achievement award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1962[40]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21], a commemorative plaque[41], in United States[42].
Personal Life
Among Glenn Miller's spouses was Helen Dorothy Burger Miller[15].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include December 15, 1944[5] and February 15, 1944[12]. Glenn Miller died in English Channel[4]. The cause of death was aviation accident[43].
Why It Matters
Glenn Miller ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,227 views/month, #5,252 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Glenn Miller born?
Glenn Miller's place of birth was Clarinda[2].
Where did Glenn Miller die?
Glenn Miller died in English Channel[4].
Who were Glenn Miller's parents?
Glenn Miller's father was Lewis Elmer Miller[13]. Glenn Miller's mother was Mattie Lou Cavender[14].
Who was Glenn Miller married to?
Glenn Miller's spouses include Helen Dorothy Burger Miller[15].
What did Glenn Miller do for work?
Glenn Miller worked as jazz musician[6], bandleader[7], composer[8], music arranger[9], and conductor[10].
Where did Glenn Miller go to school?
Glenn Miller was educated at University of Colorado Boulder[18].
What awards did Glenn Miller receive?
Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[19], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[20], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].