Paul Bigsby

American luthier (1899–1968)
Person human Q7149363
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Paul Bigsby

Summary

Paul Bigsby is a human[1]. His place of birth was Downey[2]. He was born on January 1, 1899[3]. He died on January 1, 1968[4]. He worked as an inventor[5], luthier[6], motorcyclist[7], and musical instrument maker[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Downey[2], Paul Bigsby…
  • Paul Bigsby was born on January 1, 1899[3].
  • Paul Bigsby died on January 1, 1968[4].
  • Paul Bigsby held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Paul Bigsby's professions included inventor[5].
  • Paul Bigsby worked as a luthier[6].
  • Paul Bigsby's professions included motorcyclist[7].
  • Paul Bigsby's professions included musical instrument maker[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Paul Bigsby is Bigsby vibrato tailpiece[11].
  • Paul Bigsby is recorded as male[12].
  • Paul Bigsby's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Paul Bigsby's Commons category is recorded as Paul A. Bigsby[14].
  • Paul Bigsby's given name is recorded as Paul[15].

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Origins and Family

Paul Bigsby was born in Downey[2]. He was born on January 1, 1899[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include inventor[5], luthier[6], motorcyclist[7], and musical instrument maker[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Paul Bigsby is Bigsby vibrato tailpiece[11].

Death and Burial

Paul Bigsby died on January 1, 1968[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Bigsby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (163 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[16] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]

FAQs

Where was Paul Bigsby born?

Paul Bigsby's place of birth was Downey[2].

What did Paul Bigsby do for work?

Paul Bigsby worked as inventor[5], luthier[6], motorcyclist[7], and musical instrument maker[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [16] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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