James King

American operatic tenor (1925-2005)
Person human Q580473
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James King

Summary

James King is a human[1]. He was born in Dodge City[2]. He was born on May 22, 1925[3]. He died in Naples[4]. He died on November 20, 2005[5]. He worked as a musician[6], opera singer[7], and music educator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • James King was born in Dodge City[2].
  • James King passed away in Naples[4].
  • James King was born on May 22, 1925[3].
  • James King died on November 20, 2005[5].
  • A child of James King was Dave King[10].
  • James King held citizenship in United States[11].
  • James King's professions included musician[6].
  • James King's professions included opera singer[7].
  • James King worked as a music educator[8].
  • Among James King's employers was University of Missouri–Kansas City[12].
  • Among James King's employers was Jacobs School of Music[13].
  • James King was employed by Indiana University Bloomington[14].
  • James King was educated at Louisiana State University[15].
  • James King's education included a stint at University of Missouri–Kansas City[16].
  • James King received the Österreichischer Kammersänger[17].
  • James King is recorded as male[18].
  • James King's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • James King's voice type is recorded as Heldentenor[20].
  • James King's archives at is recorded as Indiana University Archives[21].
  • James King's family name is recorded as King[22].
  • James King's given name is recorded as James[23].
  • James King studied under Martial Singher[24].
  • James King studied under Max Lorenz[25].
  • James King's instrument is recorded as voice[26].
  • James King's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James King was born in Dodge City[2]. He was born on May 22, 1925[3].

Education

Educated at Louisiana State University[15], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1860[30], headquartered in Baton Rouge[31] and University of Missouri–Kansas City[16], a public university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1933[34]. Studied under Martial Singher[24], an opera singer[35], 1904–1990[36], of France[37] and Max Lorenz[25], an opera singer[38], 1901–1975[39], of Germany[40], awarded the Royal Order of Vasa[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[6], opera singer[7], and music educator[8]. Employers include University of Missouri–Kansas City[12], a public university[42], in United States[43], founded in 1933[44]; Jacobs School of Music[13], a conservatory[45], in United States[46], founded in 1921[47]; and Indiana University Bloomington[14], a public research university[48], in United States[49], founded in 1820[50], headquartered in Bloomington[51].

Recognition

James King received the Österreichischer Kammersänger[17].

Personal Life

A child of James King was Dave King[10].

Death and Burial

James King died on November 20, 2005[5]. He passed away in Naples[4].

Why It Matters

James King ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (88 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was James King born?

James King's place of birth was Dodge City[2].

Where did James King die?

James King died in Naples[4].

What did James King do for work?

James King worked as musician[6], opera singer[7], and music educator[8].

Where did James King go to school?

James King was educated at Louisiana State University[15] and University of Missouri–Kansas City[16].

What awards did James King receive?

Honors received include Österreichischer Kammersänger[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [15] . archives.iu.edu. archives.iu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . archives.iu.edu. archives.iu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  13. [13] . archives.iu.edu. Retrieved . archives.iu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . archives.iu.edu. archives.iu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: 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
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  14. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [41] . 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. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation musician, opera singer, music educator
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  2. 13d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name James
    Educated at Louisiana State University, University of Missouri–Kansas City
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