Ray Copeland

American musician (1926–1984)
Person human Q356168
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Ray Copeland

Summary

Ray Copeland is a human[1]. His place of birth was Q49231[2]. He was born on July 17, 1926[3]. He died in Sunderland[4]. He died on May 18, 1984[5]. He worked as a trumpeter[6], music educator[7], jazz musician[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ray Copeland was born in Q49231[2].
  • Ray Copeland passed away in Sunderland[4].
  • Ray Copeland was born on July 17, 1926[3].
  • Ray Copeland died on May 18, 1984[5].
  • Ray Copeland held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Ray Copeland worked as a trumpeter[6].
  • Ray Copeland's professions included music educator[7].
  • Ray Copeland's professions included jazz musician[8].
  • Ray Copeland's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Ray Copeland was employed by Hampshire College[12].
  • Ray Copeland's education included a stint at Boys and Girls High School[13].
  • Ray Copeland was a member of Thelonious Monk Septet[14].
  • Ray Copeland is recorded as male[15].
  • Ray Copeland's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ray Copeland's genre is jazz[17].
  • Ray Copeland's family name is recorded as Copeland[18].
  • Ray Copeland's given name is recorded as Ray[19].
  • Ray Copeland's instrument is recorded as trumpet[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Ray Copeland's place of birth was Q49231[2]. He was born on July 17, 1926[3].

Education

Ray Copeland was educated at Boys and Girls High School[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include trumpeter[6], music educator[7], jazz musician[8], and university teacher[9]. Among Ray Copeland's employers was Hampshire College[12].

Death and Burial

Ray Copeland died on May 18, 1984[5]. He died in Sunderland[4].

Why It Matters

Ray Copeland ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (49 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21]

FAQs

Where was Ray Copeland born?

Ray Copeland's place of birth was Q49231[2].

Where did Ray Copeland die?

Ray Copeland passed away in Sunderland[4].

What did Ray Copeland do for work?

Ray Copeland worked as trumpeter[6], music educator[7], jazz musician[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Ray Copeland go to school?

Ray Copeland was educated at Boys and Girls High School[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . AllMusic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Ray
    Family name Copeland
    Employer
    Country of citizenship United States
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