Harry Robertson

musician, bandleader, music director and composer (1932–1996)
Person human Q1586745
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Summary

Harry Robertson is a human[1]. He was born in Elgin[2]. He was born on November 19, 1932[3]. He passed away in London Borough of Wandsworth[4]. He died on January 17, 1996[5]. He worked as a bandleader[6], composer[7], writer[8], conductor[9], and jazz musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Harry Robertson was born in Elgin[2].
  • Harry Robertson died in London Borough of Wandsworth[4].
  • Harry Robertson was born on November 19, 1932[3].
  • Harry Robertson died on January 17, 1996[5].
  • Harry Robertson's father was Henry Robertson[12].
  • Among Harry Robertson's spouses was Myrtle Robertson, 11th Baroness Wharton[13].
  • A child of Harry Robertson was Myles Christopher David Robertson, 12th Baron Wharton[14].
  • A child of Harry Robertson was Patricia Lesley Robertson[15].
  • A child of Harry Robertson was Christopher James Robertson[16].
  • A child of Harry Robertson was Nicholas Charles Robertson[17].
  • Harry Robertson held citizenship in United Kingdom[18].
  • Harry Robertson worked as a bandleader[6].
  • Harry Robertson worked as a composer[7].
  • Harry Robertson worked as a writer[8].
  • Harry Robertson's professions included conductor[9].
  • Harry Robertson's professions included jazz musician[10].
  • Harry Robertson worked as a screenwriter[19].
  • Harry Robertson held the position of Eurovision Song Contest conductor[20].
  • Harry Robertson is recorded as male[21].
  • Harry Robertson's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Harry Robertson's family name is recorded as Robertson[23].
  • Harry Robertson's given name is recorded as Harry[24].
  • Harry Robertson's given name is recorded as Henry[25].
  • Harry Robertson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Harry Robertson's different from is recorded as H.Y. Robertson[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Elgin[2], Harry Robertson… he was born on November 19, 1932[3]. His father was Henry Robertson[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include bandleader[6], composer[7], writer[8], conductor[9], jazz musician[10], and screenwriter[19]. Harry Robertson held the position of Eurovision Song Contest conductor[20].

Personal Life

Among Harry Robertson's spouses was Myrtle Robertson, 11th Baroness Wharton[13]. Children include Myles Christopher David Robertson, 12th Baron Wharton[14], b. 1964[28]; Patricia Lesley Robertson[15], b. 1966[29]; Christopher James Robertson[16], b. 1969[30]; and Nicholas Charles Robertson[17], b. 1969[31].

Death and Burial

Harry Robertson died on January 17, 1996[5]. He died in London Borough of Wandsworth[4].

Why It Matters

Harry Robertson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Harry Robertson born?

Born in Elgin[2].

Where did Harry Robertson die?

Harry Robertson died in London Borough of Wandsworth[4].

Who were Harry Robertson's parents?

Harry Robertson's father was Henry Robertson[12].

Who was Harry Robertson married to?

Harry Robertson's spouses include Myrtle Robertson, 11th Baroness Wharton[13].

What did Harry Robertson do for work?

Harry Robertson worked as bandleader[6], composer[7], writer[8], conductor[9], and jazz musician[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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Rolling log of changes to this entity's Wikidata record. Values shown reflect the current state of each edited property — follow the history link to see the precise diff for any edit.

  1. 12d ago · Bargioni · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 7
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'pt', 'ur']
    Sbn author id → ANAV212120
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → BE9A-C866-C95A-B4AE-AAFC
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/46458|batch #46458]]: HAND ID (5)"
  3. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bibliothèque nationale de france id → 139907734, 169384602, 169263038
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ Bibliothèque nationale de france id: 169263038, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/263972|batch #263972]]"
  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → human
    Occupation → bandleader, composer, writer +4
    Sex or gender → male
    Spouse → Myrtle Robertson, 11th Baroness Wharton
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31725|batch #31725]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (19)"
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