Mike Scott

songwriter, musician
Person human Q1849355
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Mike Scott

Summary

Mike Scott is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on December 14, 1958[3]. He worked as a musician[4], singer[5], pianist[6], guitarist[7], and songwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,887 views/month, #5,904 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Mike Scott's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].
  • Mike Scott was born on December 14, 1958[3].
  • Among Mike Scott's spouses was Megumi Igarashi[10].
  • Mike Scott held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Mike Scott worked as a musician[4].
  • Mike Scott's professions included singer[5].
  • Mike Scott's professions included pianist[6].
  • Mike Scott worked as a guitarist[7].
  • Mike Scott's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Mike Scott's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh[12].
  • Mike Scott's education included a stint at Belmont Academy[13].
  • Mike Scott's education included a stint at George Heriot's School[14].
  • Mike Scott was a member of The Waterboys[15].
  • Mike Scott is recorded as male[16].
  • Mike Scott's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Mike Scott's genre is rock music[18].
  • Mike Scott's record label is recorded as Chrysalis Records[19].
  • Mike Scott's Commons category is recorded as Mike Scott[20].
  • Mike Scott's family name is recorded as Scott[21].
  • Mike Scott's given name is recorded as Mike[22].
  • Mike Scott's official website is recorded as http://www.mikescottwaterboys.com[23].
  • Mike Scott's instrument is recorded as voice[24].
  • Mike Scott's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Mike Scott's different from is recorded as Mike Scott[26].
  • Mike Scott's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+1'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Mike Scott's place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on December 14, 1958[3].

Education

Educated at University of Edinburgh[12], a public university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1583[30], headquartered in Edinburgh[31]; Belmont Academy[13], a secondary school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1960[34]; and George Heriot's School[14], an independent school[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1628[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include musician[4], singer[5], pianist[6], guitarist[7], and songwriter[8].

Personal Life

Mike Scott was married to Megumi Igarashi[10].

Why It Matters

Mike Scott ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,887 views/month, #5,904 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38]

FAQs

Where was Mike Scott born?

Born in Edinburgh[2], Mike Scott…

Who was Mike Scott married to?

Mike Scott's spouses include Megumi Igarashi[10].

What did Mike Scott do for work?

Mike Scott worked as musician[4], singer[5], pianist[6], guitarist[7], and songwriter[8].

Where did Mike Scott go to school?

Mike Scott was educated at University of Edinburgh[12], Belmont Academy[13], and George Heriot's School[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . 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. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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