Kate McGarrigle
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Summary
Kate McGarrigle was born on February 6, 1946[1], in Montreal[2]. She died on January 18, 2010[3], in Montreal[4]. She worked as a singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], and musician[7]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,782 views/month, #7,000 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Frank McGarrigle[9]
- Mother: Gabrielle Latrémouille[10]
- Spouse: Loudon Wainwright III[11]
- Child: Rufus Wainwright[12], Martha Wainwright[13]
- Country of citizenship: Canada[14]
- Educated at: McGill University[15], École des beaux-arts de Montréal[16]
- Award received: Member of the Order of Canada[17]
- Member of: Kate and Anna McGarrigle[18]
- Sex or gender: female[19]
- Genre: folk music[20]
- Commons category: Kate McGarrigle[21]
- Cause of death: cancer[22]
- Family name: McGarrigle[23]
- Given name: Kate[24]
- Official website: https://www.mcgarrigles.com/[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Instrument: voice[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28]
- Start of work period: 1970[29]
- Sibling: Anna McGarrigle[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Art+Feminism[31]
Why It Matters
Kate McGarrigle has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Kate McGarrigle born?
Kate McGarrigle was born in Montreal[2].
Where did Kate McGarrigle die?
Kate McGarrigle passed away in Montreal[4].
Who were Kate McGarrigle's parents?
Kate McGarrigle's father was Frank McGarrigle[9]. Kate McGarrigle's mother was Gabrielle Latrémouille[10].
Who was Kate McGarrigle married to?
Kate McGarrigle's spouses include Loudon Wainwright III[11].
What did Kate McGarrigle do for work?
Kate McGarrigle worked as a singer[5], singer-songwriter[6], and musician[7].
Where did Kate McGarrigle go to school?
Kate McGarrigle was educated at McGill University[15] and École des beaux-arts de Montréal[16].
What awards did Kate McGarrigle receive?
Honors received include Member of the Order of Canada[17].