Henry Cosby

American Motown songwriter and record producer (1928–2002)
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Henry Cosby

Summary

Henry Cosby is a human[1]. He was born in Detroit[2]. He was born on May 12, 1928[3]. He died in Detroit[4]. He died on January 22, 2002[5]. He worked as a songwriter[6], record producer[7], and saxophonist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (413 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Detroit[2], Henry Cosby…
  • Henry Cosby passed away in Detroit[4].
  • Henry Cosby was born on May 12, 1928[3].
  • Henry Cosby died on January 22, 2002[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Lawn Cemetery[10].
  • Henry Cosby held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Henry Cosby worked as a songwriter[6].
  • Henry Cosby worked as a record producer[7].
  • Henry Cosby worked as a saxophonist[8].
  • Henry Cosby is recorded as male[12].
  • Henry Cosby's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Henry Cosby's record label is recorded as Motown[14].
  • Henry Cosby's family name is recorded as Cosby[15].
  • Henry Cosby's given name is recorded as Henry[16].
  • Henry Cosby's instrument is recorded as saxophone[17].
  • Henry Cosby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • Henry Cosby's copyright representative is recorded as American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers[19].

Body

Origins and Family

Henry Cosby was born in Detroit[2]. He was born on May 12, 1928[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include songwriter[6], record producer[7], and saxophonist[8].

Death and Burial

Henry Cosby died on January 22, 2002[5]. He died in Detroit[4]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Henry Cosby ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (413 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Henry Cosby born?

Henry Cosby was born in Detroit[2].

Where did Henry Cosby die?

Henry Cosby died in Detroit[4].

What did Henry Cosby do for work?

Henry Cosby worked as songwriter[6], record producer[7], and saxophonist[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . ISWC Network. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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