Morrissey

British singer and songwriter
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Morrissey

Summary

Morrissey is a human[1]. Born in Davyhulme[2], he… he was born on May 22, 1959[3]. He worked as a composer[4], singer[5], poet[6], singer-songwriter[7], and autobiographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,480 views/month, #1,867 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Morrissey's place of birth was Davyhulme[2].
  • Morrissey was born on May 22, 1959[3].
  • Morrissey held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Morrissey's professions included composer[4].
  • Morrissey worked as a singer[5].
  • Morrissey worked as a poet[6].
  • Morrissey worked as a singer-songwriter[7].
  • Morrissey's professions included autobiographer[8].
  • Morrissey's education included a stint at Trafford College[11].
  • Morrissey received the MOJO Awards[12].
  • Morrissey was a member of The Smiths[13].
  • Morrissey was a member of The Nosebleeds[14].
  • Morrissey was influenced by Jobriath[15].
  • Morrissey is recorded as male[16].
  • Morrissey's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Morrissey was affiliated with the For Britain[18].
  • Morrissey's genre is alternative rock[19].
  • Morrissey's genre is jangle pop[20].
  • Morrissey's genre is indie rock[21].
  • Morrissey's genre is indie pop[22].
  • Morrissey's record label is recorded as Decca[23].
  • Morrissey's record label is recorded as Island Records[24].
  • Morrissey's record label is recorded as His Master's Voice[25].
  • Morrissey's discography is recorded as Morrissey discography[26].
  • Morrissey's Commons category is recorded as Morrissey[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Davyhulme[2], Morrissey… he was born on May 22, 1959[3].

Education

Morrissey was educated at Trafford College[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[4], singer[5], poet[6], singer-songwriter[7], and autobiographer[8].

Recognition

Morrissey received the MOJO Awards[12].

Personal Life

Morrissey was affiliated with the For Britain[18].

Why It Matters

Morrissey ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16,480 views/month, #1,867 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Morrissey born?

Morrissey was born in Davyhulme[2].

What did Morrissey do for work?

Morrissey worked as composer[4], singer[5], poet[6], singer-songwriter[7], and autobiographer[8].

Where did Morrissey go to school?

Morrissey was educated at Trafford College[11].

What awards did Morrissey receive?

Honors received include MOJO Awards[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] . wikidata.org.
  23. [14] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Davyhulme
    Discography Morrissey discography
    Educated at Trafford College
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