Richard Fariña

American folksinger, songwriter, poet and novelist (1937–1966)
Person human Q1931654
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Richard Fariña

Summary

Richard Fariña is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on March 8, 1937[3]. He passed away in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4]. He died on April 30, 1966[5]. He worked as a singer[6], novelist[7], singer-songwriter[8], writer[9], and composer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (765 views/month, #6,865 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Richard Fariña's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].
  • Richard Fariña died in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4].
  • Richard Fariña was born on March 8, 1937[3].
  • Richard Fariña died on April 30, 1966[5].
  • Burial took place at Monterey City Cemetery[12].
  • Richard Fariña was married to Carolyn Hester[13].
  • Richard Fariña was married to Mimi Fariña[14].
  • Richard Fariña held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Richard Fariña's professions included singer[6].
  • Richard Fariña's professions included novelist[7].
  • Richard Fariña worked as a singer-songwriter[8].
  • Richard Fariña worked as a writer[9].
  • Richard Fariña's professions included composer[10].
  • Richard Fariña was educated at Cornell University[16].
  • Richard Fariña was educated at Brooklyn Technical High School[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Richard Fariña is Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me[18].
  • Richard Fariña is recorded as male[19].
  • Richard Fariña's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Richard Fariña's record label is recorded as Elektra[21].
  • The cause of death was traffic collision[22].
  • Richard Fariña's family name is recorded as Fariña[23].
  • Richard Fariña's given name is recorded as Richard[24].
  • Richard Fariña's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[25].
  • Richard Fariña's instrument is recorded as Appalachian dulcimer[26].
  • Richard Fariña's instrument is recorded as voice[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Brooklyn[2], Richard Fariña… he was born on March 8, 1937[3].

Education

Educated at Cornell University[16], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1865[30], headquartered in Ithaca[31] and Brooklyn Technical High School[17], a high school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1922[34], headquartered in New York City[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], novelist[7], singer-songwriter[8], writer[9], and composer[10].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Richard Fariña is Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me[18].

Personal Life

Spouses include Carolyn Hester[13], a singer-songwriter[36], b. 1937[37], of United States[38] and Mimi Fariña[14], a singer-songwriter[39], 1945–2001[40], of United States[41], specialised in music composing[42].

Death and Burial

Richard Fariña died on April 30, 1966[5]. He died in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision[22]. He is buried at Monterey City Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Richard Fariña ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (765 views/month, #6,865 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Richard Fariña born?

Richard Fariña's place of birth was Brooklyn[2].

Where did Richard Fariña die?

Richard Fariña died in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4].

Who was Richard Fariña married to?

Richard Fariña's spouses include Carolyn Hester[13] and Mimi Fariña[14].

What did Richard Fariña do for work?

Richard Fariña worked as singer[6], novelist[7], singer-songwriter[8], writer[9], and composer[10].

Where did Richard Fariña go to school?

Richard Fariña was educated at Cornell University[16] and Brooklyn Technical High School[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  1. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] ↑ . 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. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · TapuriaBot · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 8ED7-EB0D-24F7-427F-C701
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  2. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → singer, novelist, singer-songwriter +2
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  3. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instrument → Appalachian dulcimer, voice
    Place of birth → Brooklyn
    Citizenship → —
    Educated at → Cornell University, Brooklyn Technical High School
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