Hank Mobley

American saxophonist (1930-1986)
Person human Q534842
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Hank Mobley

Summary

Hank Mobley is a human[1]. His place of birth was Eastman[2]. He was born on July 7, 1930[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on May 30, 1986[5]. He worked as a composer[6], saxophonist[7], jazz musician[8], bandleader[9], and recording artist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,113 views/month, #7,073 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Eastman[2], Hank Mobley…
  • Hank Mobley passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • Hank Mobley was born on July 7, 1930[3].
  • Hank Mobley died on May 30, 1986[5].
  • Burial took place at Eden Cemetery[12].
  • Hank Mobley held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Hank Mobley worked as a composer[6].
  • Hank Mobley worked as a saxophonist[7].
  • Hank Mobley's professions included jazz musician[8].
  • Hank Mobley's professions included bandleader[9].
  • Hank Mobley's professions included recording artist[10].
  • Hank Mobley is recorded as male[14].
  • Hank Mobley's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Hank Mobley's genre is jazz[16].
  • Hank Mobley's genre is hard bop[17].
  • Hank Mobley's genre is soul[18].
  • Hank Mobley's record label is recorded as Blue Note[19].
  • Hank Mobley's record label is recorded as Prestige[20].
  • Hank Mobley's discography is recorded as Hank Mobley discography[21].
  • Hank Mobley's Commons category is recorded as Hank Mobley[22].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[23].
  • Hank Mobley's family name is recorded as Mobley[24].
  • Hank Mobley's given name is recorded as Henry[25].
  • Hank Mobley's official website is recorded as http://www.hankmobley.net/[26].
  • Hank Mobley's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Hank Mobley was born in Eastman[2]. He was born on July 7, 1930[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], saxophonist[7], jazz musician[8], bandleader[9], and recording artist[10].

Death and Burial

Hank Mobley died on May 30, 1986[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[23]. He is buried at Eden Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Hank Mobley ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,113 views/month, #7,073 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Hank Mobley born?

Born in Eastman[2], Hank Mobley…

Where did Hank Mobley die?

Hank Mobley died in Philadelphia[4].

What did Hank Mobley do for work?

Hank Mobley worked as composer[6], saxophonist[7], jazz musician[8], bandleader[9], and recording artist[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . independent.co.uk. independent.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Henry
    Instance of human
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    Sex or gender male
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