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Robert Sour

American composer, lyricist; president of Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI)
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Robert Sour

Summary

Robert Sour is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on October 31, 1905[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on March 6, 1985[5]. He worked as a composer[6], lyricist[7], and songwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Robert Sour…
  • Robert Sour passed away in New York City[4].
  • Robert Sour was born on October 31, 1905[3].
  • Robert Sour was born on 1906[10].
  • Robert Sour died on March 6, 1985[5].
  • Robert Sour held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Robert Sour worked as a composer[6].
  • Robert Sour's professions included lyricist[7].
  • Robert Sour worked as a songwriter[8].
  • Among Robert Sour's employers was Federal Theatre Project[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Robert Sour is Body and Soul[13].
  • Robert Sour is recorded as male[14].
  • Robert Sour's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Robert Sour's archives at is recorded as George Mason University Libraries Special Collections Research Center[16].
  • Robert Sour's family name is recorded as Sour[17].
  • Robert Sour's given name is recorded as Robert[18].
  • Robert Sour's given name is recorded as B.[19].
  • Robert Sour's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • Robert Sour's copyright representative is recorded as Broadcast Music, Inc.[21].
  • Robert Sour's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Robert Sour was born in New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 31, 1905[3] and 1906[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], lyricist[7], and songwriter[8]. Among Robert Sour's employers was Federal Theatre Project[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Robert Sour is Body and Soul[13].

Death and Burial

Robert Sour died on March 6, 1985[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Robert Sour ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Robert Sour born?

Born in New York City[2], Robert Sour…

Where did Robert Sour die?

Robert Sour died in New York City[4].

What did Robert Sour do for work?

Robert Sour worked as composer[6], lyricist[7], and songwriter[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . The New York Times. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . The New York Times. wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . BMI Repertoire. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 22h ago · Tadiken · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Oral history at → Q76455046
    Archives at → George Mason University Libraries Special Collections Research Center
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  2. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1905-10-31T00:00:00Z, +1906-00-00T00:00:00Z
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  3. 7w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Isidore scholar id → sour_robert_auteur_ou_responsable_intellectuel
    Occupation → composer, lyricist, songwriter
    Sex or gender → male
    Date of death → +1985-03-06T00:00:00Z
    + 42 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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