Hugh Cornwell

English musician and songwriter, ex-member of The Stranglers
Person human Q1634265
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Hugh Cornwell

Summary

Hugh Cornwell is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on August 28, 1949[3]. He worked as an autobiographer[4], singer[5], guitarist[6], singer-songwriter[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,144 views/month, #6,640 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hugh Cornwell's place of birth was London[2].
  • Hugh Cornwell was born on August 28, 1949[3].
  • Hugh Cornwell held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Hugh Cornwell worked as an autobiographer[4].
  • Hugh Cornwell's professions included singer[5].
  • Hugh Cornwell's professions included guitarist[6].
  • Hugh Cornwell worked as a singer-songwriter[7].
  • Hugh Cornwell worked as a musician[8].
  • Hugh Cornwell worked as a recording artist[11].
  • Hugh Cornwell's education included a stint at University of Bristol[12].
  • Hugh Cornwell's education included a stint at William Ellis School[13].
  • Hugh Cornwell is recorded as male[14].
  • Hugh Cornwell's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Hugh Cornwell's genre is rock music[16].
  • Hugh Cornwell's genre is new wave[17].
  • Hugh Cornwell's record label is recorded as United Artists Records[18].
  • Hugh Cornwell's discography is recorded as Hugh Cornwell discography[19].
  • Hugh Cornwell's Commons category is recorded as Hugh Cornwell[20].
  • Hugh Cornwell's family name is recorded as Cornwell[21].
  • Hugh Cornwell's given name is recorded as Hugh[22].
  • Hugh Cornwell's given name is recorded as Alan[23].
  • Hugh Cornwell's official website is recorded as http://hughcornwell.com/[24].
  • Hugh Cornwell's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Hugh Cornwell[25].
  • Hugh Cornwell's Commons gallery is recorded as Hugh Cornwell[26].
  • Hugh Cornwell's instrument is recorded as guitar[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hugh Cornwell was born in London[2]. He was born on August 28, 1949[3].

Education

Educated at University of Bristol[12], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1909[30], headquartered in Bristol[31] and William Ellis School[13], a voluntary aided school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1862[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include autobiographer[4], singer[5], guitarist[6], singer-songwriter[7], musician[8], and recording artist[11].

Why It Matters

Hugh Cornwell ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,144 views/month, #6,640 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Cornwell born?

Hugh Cornwell's place of birth was London[2].

What did Hugh Cornwell do for work?

Hugh Cornwell worked as autobiographer[4], singer[5], guitarist[6], singer-songwriter[7], and musician[8].

Where did Hugh Cornwell go to school?

Hugh Cornwell was educated at University of Bristol[12] and William Ellis School[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . 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] . 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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