Ian Curtis

British musician (1956–1980)
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Ian Curtis

Summary

Ian Curtis is a human[1]. His place of birth was Stretford[2]. He was born on July 15, 1956[3]. He passed away in Macclesfield[4]. He died on May 18, 1980[5]. He worked as a singer[6], composer[7], songwriter[8], singer-songwriter[9], and guitarist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Ian Curtis was born in Stretford[2].
  • Ian Curtis passed away in Macclesfield[4].
  • Ian Curtis was born on July 15, 1956[3].
  • Ian Curtis died on May 18, 1980[5].
  • Burial took place at Macclesfield Cemetery[12].
  • Ian Curtis was married to Deborah Curtis[13].
  • Ian Curtis held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Ian Curtis's professions included singer[6].
  • Ian Curtis's professions included composer[7].
  • Ian Curtis worked as a songwriter[8].
  • Ian Curtis's professions included singer-songwriter[9].
  • Ian Curtis's professions included guitarist[10].
  • Ian Curtis's professions included lyricist[15].
  • Ian Curtis's education included a stint at The King's School in Macclesfield[16].
  • Ian Curtis was a member of Joy Division[17].
  • Ian Curtis was influenced by High-Rise[18].
  • Ian Curtis is recorded as male[19].
  • Ian Curtis's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ian Curtis's genre is rock music[21].
  • Ian Curtis's genre is gothic rock[22].
  • Ian Curtis's genre is dark wave[23].
  • Ian Curtis's genre is post-punk[24].
  • Ian Curtis's record label is recorded as Factory Records[25].
  • Ian Curtis's Commons category is recorded as Ian Curtis[26].
  • Ian Curtis's voice type is recorded as baritone[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ian Curtis's place of birth was Stretford[2]. He was born on July 15, 1956[3].

Education

Ian Curtis was educated at The King's School in Macclesfield[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], composer[7], songwriter[8], singer-songwriter[9], guitarist[10], and lyricist[15].

Personal Life

Among Ian Curtis's spouses was Deborah Curtis[13].

Death and Burial

Ian Curtis died on May 18, 1980[5]. He passed away in Macclesfield[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death[28]. Burial took place at Macclesfield Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ian Curtis has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include Touching from a Distance[30], a written work[31].

FAQs

Where was Ian Curtis born?

Ian Curtis's place of birth was Stretford[2].

Where did Ian Curtis die?

Ian Curtis died in Macclesfield[4].

Who was Ian Curtis married to?

Ian Curtis's spouses include Deborah Curtis[13].

What did Ian Curtis do for work?

Ian Curtis worked as singer[6], composer[7], songwriter[8], singer-songwriter[9], and guitarist[10].

Where did Ian Curtis go to school?

Ian Curtis was educated at The King's School in Macclesfield[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [28] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Stretford
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