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Leon Wilkeson

American bass guitarist (1952–2001)
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Leon Wilkeson
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Leon Wilkeson

Summary

Leon Wilkeson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Newport[2]. He was born on April 2, 1952[3]. He died in Ponte Vedra Beach[4]. He died on July 27, 2001[5]. He worked as a musician[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Newport[2], Leon Wilkeson…
  • Leon Wilkeson passed away in Ponte Vedra Beach[4].
  • Leon Wilkeson was born on April 2, 1952[3].
  • Leon Wilkeson died on July 27, 2001[5].
  • Leon Wilkeson held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Leon Wilkeson's professions included musician[6].
  • Leon Wilkeson is recorded as male[9].
  • Leon Wilkeson's instance of is recorded as human[10].
  • Leon Wilkeson's genre is rock music[11].
  • The cause of death was disease[12].
  • Leon Wilkeson's family name is recorded as Wilkeson[13].
  • Leon Wilkeson's given name is recorded as Leon[14].
  • Leon Wilkeson's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[15].
  • Leon Wilkeson's instrument is recorded as bass guitar[16].
  • Leon Wilkeson's start of work period is recorded as 1966[17].

Body

Origins and Family

Leon Wilkeson was born in Newport[2]. He was born on April 2, 1952[3].

Career and Affiliations

Leon Wilkeson's professions included musician[6].

Death and Burial

Leon Wilkeson died on July 27, 2001[5]. He passed away in Ponte Vedra Beach[4]. The cause of death was disease[12].

Why It Matters

Leon Wilkeson has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]

FAQs

Where was Leon Wilkeson born?

Leon Wilkeson's place of birth was Newport[2].

Where did Leon Wilkeson die?

Leon Wilkeson passed away in Ponte Vedra Beach[4].

What did Leon Wilkeson do for work?

Leon Wilkeson worked as musician[6].

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References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Yirba · 2026-08-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Manner of death → natural causes
    Cause of death → disease
    Citizenship → —
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