Nikos Xilouris

Greek composer-singer (1936–1980)
Person human Q1371670
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Nikos Xilouris

Summary

Nikos Xilouris is a human[1]. Born in Anogia[2], he… he was born on July 7, 1936[3]. He died in Piraeus[4]. He died on February 8, 1980[5]. He worked as a singer[6], composer[7], songwriter[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Nikos Xilouris's place of birth was Anogia[2].
  • Nikos Xilouris passed away in Piraeus[4].
  • Nikos Xilouris was born on July 7, 1936[3].
  • Nikos Xilouris died on February 8, 1980[5].
  • Burial took place at First Cemetery of Athens[11].
  • Nikos Xilouris held citizenship in Greece[12].
  • Greek was Nikos Xilouris's native language[13].
  • Nikos Xilouris's professions included singer[6].
  • Nikos Xilouris's professions included composer[7].
  • Nikos Xilouris's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Nikos Xilouris's professions included musician[9].
  • Nikos Xilouris is recorded as male[14].
  • Nikos Xilouris's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Nikos Xilouris's Commons category is recorded as Nikos Xylouris[16].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[17].
  • Nikos Xilouris's given name is recorded as Nikos[18].
  • Nikos Xilouris's pseudonym is recorded as Το αηδόνι της Κρήτης[19].
  • Nikos Xilouris's relative is recorded as Giorgis Xylouris[20].
  • Nikos Xilouris's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Nikos Xilouris's depicted by is recorded as Bust of Nikos Xylouris, Irakleio[22].
  • Nikos Xilouris's instrument is recorded as voice[23].
  • Nikos Xilouris's instrument is recorded as Cretan lyra[24].
  • Nikos Xilouris's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Modern Greek[25].
  • Nikos Xilouris's name in native language is recorded as Νίκος Ξυλούρης[26].
  • Nikos Xilouris's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+2'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Nikos Xilouris's place of birth was Anogia[2]. He was born on July 7, 1936[3]. Greek was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], composer[7], songwriter[8], and musician[9].

Death and Burial

Nikos Xilouris died on February 8, 1980[5]. He passed away in Piraeus[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[17]. He is buried at First Cemetery of Athens[11].

Why It Matters

Nikos Xilouris ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (161 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Nikos Xilouris born?

Nikos Xilouris's place of birth was Anogia[2].

Where did Nikos Xilouris die?

Nikos Xilouris died in Piraeus[4].

What did Nikos Xilouris do for work?

Nikos Xilouris worked as singer[6], composer[7], songwriter[8], and musician[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · KNIM123 · 2026-09-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Piraeus
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  2. 4d ago · Mugiwara no Reezy · 2026-09-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Piraeus
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  3. 5w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 17w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Modern Greek
    Sibling Psarantonis, Psarogiannis, Zoympoulia Xylouri
    Given name Nikos
    Native language Greek
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