James Blunt

English singer-songwriter
Person human Q130799
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James Blunt

Summary

James Blunt is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tidworth[2]. He was born on February 22, 1974[3]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[4], songwriter[5], composer[6], singer[7], and pianist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,721 views/month, #2,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tidworth[2], James Blunt…
  • James Blunt was born on February 22, 1974[3].
  • James Blunt's father was Charles Blount[10].
  • James Blunt's mother was Jane Ann Farran Amos[11].
  • Among James Blunt's spouses was Alexandrina Wellesley[12].
  • James Blunt held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • James Blunt worked as a singer-songwriter[4].
  • James Blunt's professions included songwriter[5].
  • James Blunt worked as a composer[6].
  • James Blunt worked as a singer[7].
  • James Blunt worked as a pianist[8].
  • James Blunt worked as a guitarist[14].
  • James Blunt was educated at Harrow School[15].
  • James Blunt's education included a stint at University of Bristol[16].
  • James Blunt's education included a stint at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[17].
  • James Blunt was educated at Elstree School[18].
  • James Blunt's education included a stint at Wills Hall[19].
  • James Blunt received the NRJ Music Award for International Revelation of the Year[20].
  • James Blunt is recorded as male[21].
  • James Blunt's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James Blunt's genre is blues[23].
  • James Blunt's genre is rock music[24].
  • James Blunt's genre is soft rock[25].
  • James Blunt's military branch is recorded as British Army[26].
  • James Blunt's record label is recorded as Warner Music Group[27].

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Origins and Family

James Blunt's place of birth was Tidworth[2]. He was born on February 22, 1974[3]. His father was Charles Blount[10]. His mother was Jane Ann Farran Amos[11].

Education

Educated at Harrow School[15], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1572[30]; University of Bristol[16], a public university[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1909[33], headquartered in Bristol[34]; Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[17], a military academy[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1947[37]; Elstree School[18], an independent school[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1848[40]; and Wills Hall[19], a residential college[41], in United Kingdom[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[4], songwriter[5], composer[6], singer[7], pianist[8], and guitarist[14].

Recognition

James Blunt received the NRJ Music Award for International Revelation of the Year[20].

Personal Life

James Blunt was married to Alexandrina Wellesley[12].

Why It Matters

James Blunt ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,721 views/month, #2,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was James Blunt born?

James Blunt was born in Tidworth[2].

Who were James Blunt's parents?

James Blunt's father was Charles Blount[10]. James Blunt's mother was Jane Ann Farran Amos[11].

Who was James Blunt married to?

James Blunt's spouses include Alexandrina Wellesley[12].

What did James Blunt do for work?

James Blunt worked as singer-songwriter[4], songwriter[5], composer[6], singer[7], and pianist[8].

Where did James Blunt go to school?

James Blunt was educated at Harrow School[15], University of Bristol[16], Royal Military Academy Sandhurst[17], and Elstree School[18].

What awards did James Blunt receive?

Honors received include NRJ Music Award for International Revelation of the Year[20].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . 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. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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