Jobriath

American singer (1946–1983)
Person human Q1690964
Jobriath
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Jobriath

Summary

Jobriath is a human[1]. Born in Philadelphia[2], he… he was born on December 14, 1946[3]. He died in Manhattan[4]. He died on August 3, 1983[5]. He worked as a musician[6], singer[7], and songwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (928 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jobriath was born in Philadelphia[2].
  • Jobriath passed away in Manhattan[4].
  • Jobriath was born on December 14, 1946[3].
  • Jobriath died on August 3, 1983[5].
  • Burial took place at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens[10].
  • Jobriath held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Jobriath worked as a musician[6].
  • Jobriath's professions included singer[7].
  • Jobriath's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Jobriath was a member of Pidgeon[12].
  • Jobriath is recorded as male[13].
  • Jobriath's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Jobriath's sexual orientation is recorded as gay[15].
  • The cause of death was death from AIDS-related complications[16].
  • Jobriath's family name is recorded as Campbell[17].
  • Jobriath's family name is recorded as Boone[18].
  • Jobriath's family name is recorded as Berlin[19].
  • Jobriath's medical condition is recorded as HIV/AIDS[20].
  • Jobriath's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Jobriath's instrument is recorded as voice[22].
  • Jobriath's described by source is recorded as Overlooked No More: Jobriath, Openly Gay Glam Rocker in the ’70s[23].
  • Jobriath's start of work period is recorded as 1965[24].
  • Jobriath dates from the 20th century[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Jobriath's place of birth was Philadelphia[2]. He was born on December 14, 1946[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[6], singer[7], and songwriter[8].

Death and Burial

Jobriath died on August 3, 1983[5]. He passed away in Manhattan[4]. The cause of death was death from AIDS-related complications[16]. He is buried at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens[10].

Why It Matters

Jobriath ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (928 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

He has been cited as an influence by Morrissey[28], a composer[29], b. 1959[30], of United Kingdom[31], awarded the MOJO Awards[32].

FAQs

Where was Jobriath born?

Jobriath was born in Philadelphia[2].

Where did Jobriath die?

Jobriath passed away in Manhattan[4].

What did Jobriath do for work?

Jobriath worked as musician[6], singer[7], and songwriter[8].

Who did Jobriath influence?

Jobriath has been cited as an influence by Morrissey[28].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . highsnobiety.com. highsnobiety.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . 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. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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