Ruth Pointer

American singer
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Ruth Pointer

Summary

Ruth Pointer is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Oakland[2]. She was born on March 19, 1946[3]. She worked as a singer[4], songwriter[5], and recording artist[6]. She ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,540 views/month, #6,545 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Ruth Pointer's place of birth was Oakland[2].
  • Ruth Pointer was born on March 19, 1946[3].
  • Among Ruth Pointer's spouses was Dennis Edwards[8].
  • A child of Ruth Pointer was Issa Pointer[9].
  • Ruth Pointer held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Ruth Pointer is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11].
  • Ruth Pointer's professions included singer[4].
  • Ruth Pointer worked as a songwriter[5].
  • Ruth Pointer worked as a recording artist[6].
  • Ruth Pointer was educated at McClymonds High School[12].
  • Ruth Pointer was a member of The Pointer Sisters[13].
  • Ruth Pointer is recorded as female[14].
  • Ruth Pointer's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Ruth Pointer's genre is contemporary R&B[16].
  • Ruth Pointer's record label is recorded as Atlantic Records[17].
  • Ruth Pointer's voice type is recorded as contralto[18].
  • Ruth Pointer's family name is recorded as Pointer[19].
  • Ruth Pointer's given name is recorded as Ruth[20].
  • Ruth Pointer's given name is recorded as Esther[21].
  • Ruth Pointer's relative is recorded as Sadako Pointer[22].
  • Ruth Pointer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Ruth Pointer's start of work period is recorded as 1966[24].
  • Ruth Pointer's sibling is recorded as June Pointer[25].
  • Ruth Pointer's sibling is recorded as Bonnie Pointer[26].
  • Ruth Pointer's sibling is recorded as Anita Pointer[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Oakland[2], Ruth Pointer… she was born on March 19, 1946[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[11].

Education

Ruth Pointer's education included a stint at McClymonds High School[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[4], songwriter[5], and recording artist[6].

Personal Life

Ruth Pointer was married to Dennis Edwards[8]. A child of her was Issa Pointer[9].

Why It Matters

Ruth Pointer ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,540 views/month, #6,545 of 1,000,298).[7] She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Ruth Pointer born?

Ruth Pointer was born in Oakland[2].

Who was Ruth Pointer married to?

Ruth Pointer's spouses include Dennis Edwards[8].

What did Ruth Pointer do for work?

Ruth Pointer worked as singer[4], songwriter[5], and recording artist[6].

Where did Ruth Pointer go to school?

Ruth Pointer was educated at McClymonds High School[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . Notable Black American Women. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . 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. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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