John Lennon is a human[1]. Born in Liverpool[2], he… he passed away in New York City[3]. He worked as a writer[4], actor[5], singer-songwriter[6], guitarist[7], and film producer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.037% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78,503 views/month, #367 of 1,000,298).[9]
John Lennon's education included a stint at Liverpool College of Art[22].
John Lennon was educated at Calderstones School[23].
John Lennon was educated at Dovedale Primary School[24].
John Lennon received the Member of the Order of the British Empire[25].
John Lennon received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[26].
John Lennon received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Liverpool[2], a city[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1207[30] and Liverpool Maternity Hospital[10], a hospital[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1841[33]. John Lennon's father was Alfred Lennon[12]. His mother was Julia Lennon[13].
Education
Educated at Liverpool College of Art[22], an art academy[34], in United Kingdom[35]; Calderstones School[23], a secondary school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1921[38]; and Dovedale Primary School[24].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[4], actor[5], singer-songwriter[6], guitarist[7], film producer[8], and poet[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[25], an award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[26], a lifetime achievement award[41], in United States[42], founded in 1962[43]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[27], a music museum[44], in United States[45], founded in 1983[46]; Academy Award for Best Original Score[47], an Academy Awards[48], in United States[49], founded in 1935[50]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[51], a commemorative plaque[52], in United States[53].
Personal Life
Spouses include Cynthia Lennon[14], a visual artist[54], 1939–2015[55], of United Kingdom[56] and Yoko Ono[15], a peace activist[57], b. 1933[58], of Japan[59], awarded the Grammy Award for Album of the Year[60]. Children include Julian Lennon[16], a singer-songwriter[61], b. 1963[62], of United Kingdom[63]; John Ono Lennon[17], a stillborn child[64]; John Lennon III[18], a stillborn child[65]; and Sean Lennon[19], a singer[66], b. 1975[67], of United States[68].
Death and Burial
John Lennon died in New York City[3]. Burial took place at Central Park[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for John Lennon include Liverpool John Lennon Airport[69], an international airport[70], in United Kingdom[71]; Lennon Wall[72], a wall[73], in Czech Republic[74]; LennonOno Grant for Peace[75]; Bumba lennoni[76]; and Ilyodon lennoni[77].
Why It Matters
John Lennon ranks in the top 0.037% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78,503 views/month, #367 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]
He has been cited as an influence by Shakira[80], a singer[81], b. 1977[82], of Spain[83], awarded the Billboard Latin Music Awards[84].
Works attributed to him include more popular than Jesus[85], a quotation[86]; A Spaniard in the Works[87], a literary work[88]; and In His Own Write[89], a written work[90]. Entities named for him include Liverpool John Lennon Airport[69], an international airport[70], in United Kingdom[71]; Lennon Wall[72], a wall[73], in Czech Republic[74]; LennonOno Grant for Peace[75]; Bumba lennoni[76]; and Ilyodon lennoni[77].
John Lennon's father was Alfred Lennon[12]. John Lennon's mother was Julia Lennon[13].
Who was John Lennon married to?
John Lennon's spouses include Cynthia Lennon[14] and Yoko Ono[15].
What did John Lennon do for work?
John Lennon worked as writer[4], actor[5], singer-songwriter[6], guitarist[7], and film producer[8].
Where did John Lennon go to school?
John Lennon was educated at Liverpool College of Art[22], Calderstones School[23], and Dovedale Primary School[24].
What awards did John Lennon receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of the British Empire[25], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[26], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[27], and Academy Award for Best Original Score[47].
Who did John Lennon influence?
John Lennon has been cited as an influence by Shakira[80].
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