Oscar Brown, Jr.

American recording artist; singer, songwriter, playwright, poet, civil rights activist, and actor (1926–2005)
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Oscar Brown, Jr.

Summary

Oscar Brown, Jr. is a human[1]. Oscar Brown, Jr.'s place of birth was Chicago[2]. Oscar Brown, Jr. was born on October 10, 1926[3]. Oscar Brown, Jr. passed away in Chicago[4]. Oscar Brown, Jr. died on May 29, 2005[5]. Oscar Brown, Jr. worked as a composer[6], singer-songwriter[7], jazz musician[8], singer[9], and radio personality[10]. Oscar Brown, Jr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (333 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chicago[2], Oscar Brown, Jr.…
  • Oscar Brown, Jr. died in Chicago[4].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr. was born on October 10, 1926[3].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr. died on May 29, 2005[5].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr.'s father was Oscar Brown, Sr.[12].
  • A child of Oscar Brown, Jr. was Maggie Brown[13].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr. held citizenship in United States[14].
  • English was Oscar Brown, Jr.'s native language[15].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr. is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr. worked as a composer[6].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr.'s professions included singer-songwriter[7].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr. worked as a jazz musician[8].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr. worked as a singer[9].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr.'s professions included radio personality[10].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr.'s professions included recording artist[17].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr. was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[18].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr.'s education included a stint at Lincoln University[19].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr.'s education included a stint at Englewood Technical Prep Academy[20].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr. is recorded as male[21].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr.'s genre is rhythm and blues[23].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr.'s record label is recorded as Columbia Records[24].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr.'s record label is recorded as Fontana Records[25].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr.'s discography is recorded as Oscar Brown Jr. discography[26].
  • Oscar Brown, Jr.'s family name is recorded as Brown[27].

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Origins and Family

Oscar Brown, Jr. was born in Chicago[2]. Oscar Brown, Jr. was born on October 10, 1926[3]. Oscar Brown, Jr.'s father was Oscar Brown, Sr.[12]. Oscar Brown, Jr. is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16]. English was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[18], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30]; Lincoln University[19], a public university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1854[33]; and Englewood Technical Prep Academy[20], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1873[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], singer-songwriter[7], jazz musician[8], singer[9], radio personality[10], and recording artist[17].

Personal Life

A child of Oscar Brown, Jr. was Maggie Brown[13].

Death and Burial

Oscar Brown, Jr. died on May 29, 2005[5]. Oscar Brown, Jr. passed away in Chicago[4].

Why It Matters

Oscar Brown, Jr. ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (333 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[11] Oscar Brown, Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] Oscar Brown, Jr. is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Oscar Brown, Jr. born?

Born in Chicago[2], Oscar Brown, Jr.…

Where did Oscar Brown, Jr. die?

Oscar Brown, Jr. passed away in Chicago[4].

Who were Oscar Brown, Jr.'s parents?

Oscar Brown, Jr.'s father was Oscar Brown, Sr.[12].

What did Oscar Brown, Jr. do for work?

Oscar Brown, Jr. worked as composer[6], singer-songwriter[7], jazz musician[8], singer[9], and radio personality[10].

Where did Oscar Brown, Jr. go to school?

Oscar Brown, Jr. was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[18], Lincoln University[19], and Englewood Technical Prep Academy[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [10] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Chicago
    Discography Oscar Brown Jr. discography
    Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison, Lincoln University, Englewood Technical Prep Academy
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