Paul Heaton

English singer-songwriter
Person human Q1938749
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Paul Heaton

Summary

Paul Heaton is a human[1]. He was born in Bromborough[2]. He was born on May 9, 1962[3]. He worked as a singer[4], songwriter[5], singer-songwriter[6], recording artist[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (820 views/month, #6,481 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Paul Heaton's place of birth was Bromborough[2].
  • Paul Heaton was born on May 9, 1962[3].
  • Paul Heaton held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Paul Heaton's professions included singer[4].
  • Paul Heaton worked as a songwriter[5].
  • Paul Heaton's professions included singer-songwriter[6].
  • Paul Heaton's professions included recording artist[7].
  • Paul Heaton worked as a musician[8].
  • Paul Heaton was educated at King Edward VII School[11].
  • Paul Heaton was a member of The Housemartins[12].
  • Paul Heaton was a member of The Beautiful South[13].
  • Paul Heaton was a member of Paul Heaton + Jacqui Abbott[14].
  • Paul Heaton is recorded as male[15].
  • Paul Heaton's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Paul Heaton's genre is pop music[17].
  • Paul Heaton's genre is indie pop[18].
  • Paul Heaton's record label is recorded as Go! Discs[19].
  • Paul Heaton's discography is recorded as Paul Heaton discography[20].
  • Paul Heaton's Commons category is recorded as Paul Heaton[21].
  • Paul Heaton's family name is recorded as Heaton[22].
  • Paul Heaton's given name is recorded as Paul[23].
  • Paul Heaton's given name is recorded as David[24].
  • Paul Heaton's official website is recorded as https://paulheaton.co.uk/[25].
  • Paul Heaton's instrument is recorded as voice[26].
  • Paul Heaton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Heaton was born in Bromborough[2]. He was born on May 9, 1962[3].

Education

Paul Heaton's education included a stint at King Edward VII School[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[4], songwriter[5], singer-songwriter[6], recording artist[7], and musician[8].

Why It Matters

Paul Heaton ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (820 views/month, #6,481 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Paul Heaton born?

Paul Heaton was born in Bromborough[2].

What did Paul Heaton do for work?

Paul Heaton worked as singer[4], songwriter[5], singer-songwriter[6], recording artist[7], and musician[8].

Where did Paul Heaton go to school?

Paul Heaton was educated at King Edward VII School[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Companies House. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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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