Rod Temperton

English songwriter, producer and musician (1949–2016)
Person human Q931723
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Rod Temperton

Summary

Rod Temperton is a human[1]. Born in Cleethorpes[2], he… he was born on October 9, 1949[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on September 25, 2016[5]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[6], composer[7], record producer[8], and songwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,083 views/month, #3,084 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Rod Temperton's place of birth was Cleethorpes[2].
  • Rod Temperton passed away in London[4].
  • Rod Temperton was born on October 9, 1949[3].
  • Rod Temperton died on September 25, 2016[5].
  • Rod Temperton held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Rod Temperton's professions included singer-songwriter[6].
  • Rod Temperton's professions included composer[7].
  • Rod Temperton's professions included record producer[8].
  • Rod Temperton worked as a songwriter[9].
  • Rod Temperton was educated at De Aston School[12].
  • Rod Temperton is recorded as male[13].
  • Rod Temperton's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Rod Temperton's genre is rhythm and blues[15].
  • The cause of death was cancer[16].
  • Rod Temperton's family name is recorded as Temperton[17].
  • Rod Temperton's given name is recorded as Rodney[18].
  • Rod Temperton's given name is recorded as Lynn[19].
  • Rod Temperton's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Rod Temperton's instrument is recorded as keyboard instrument[21].
  • Rod Temperton's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Score[22].
  • Rod Temperton's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song[23].
  • Rod Temperton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Rod Temperton's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Rodney Lynn Temperton'}[25].
  • Rod Temperton's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Rod Temperton'}[26].
  • Rod Temperton's start of work period is recorded as 1974[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Rod Temperton was born in Cleethorpes[2]. He was born on October 9, 1949[3].

Education

Rod Temperton's education included a stint at De Aston School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[6], composer[7], record producer[8], and songwriter[9].

Death and Burial

Rod Temperton died on September 25, 2016[5]. He passed away in London[4]. The cause of death was cancer[16].

Why It Matters

Rod Temperton ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,083 views/month, #3,084 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Rod Temperton born?

Rod Temperton was born in Cleethorpes[2].

Where did Rod Temperton die?

Rod Temperton passed away in London[4].

What did Rod Temperton do for work?

Rod Temperton worked as singer-songwriter[6], composer[7], record producer[8], and songwriter[9].

Where did Rod Temperton go to school?

Rod Temperton was educated at De Aston School[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: 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. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death London
    Copyright representative PRS for Music
    Instance of human
    Cause of death cancer
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