Simon Neil

Scottish singer, guitarist and songwriter
Person human Q2888368
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Simon Neil

Summary

Simon Neil is a human[1]. Born in Irvine[2], he… he was born on August 31, 1979[3]. He worked as a singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], and guitarist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (846 views/month, #6,952 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Simon Neil's place of birth was Irvine[2].
  • Simon Neil was born on August 31, 1979[3].
  • Simon Neil held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Simon Neil's professions included singer[4].
  • Simon Neil worked as a singer-songwriter[5].
  • Simon Neil worked as a guitarist[6].
  • Simon Neil's education included a stint at Prestwick Academy[9].
  • Simon Neil's education included a stint at Queen Margaret University[10].
  • Simon Neil was a member of Biffy Clyro[11].
  • Simon Neil is recorded as male[12].
  • Simon Neil's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Simon Neil's genre is alternative rock[14].
  • Simon Neil's record label is recorded as Beggars Banquet Records[15].
  • Simon Neil's Commons category is recorded as Simon Neil[16].
  • Simon Neil's family name is recorded as Neil[17].
  • Simon Neil's given name is recorded as Simon[18].
  • Simon Neil's official website is recorded as https://www.biffyclyro.com/[19].
  • Simon Neil's instrument is recorded as guitar[20].
  • Simon Neil's instrument is recorded as voice[21].
  • Simon Neil's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Simon Neil's start of work period is recorded as 1995[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Simon Neil's place of birth was Irvine[2]. He was born on August 31, 1979[3].

Education

Educated at Prestwick Academy[9], a secondary school[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1902[26] and Queen Margaret University[10], a university[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1875[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], and guitarist[6].

Why It Matters

Simon Neil ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (846 views/month, #6,952 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Simon Neil born?

Simon Neil's place of birth was Irvine[2].

What did Simon Neil do for work?

Simon Neil worked as singer[4], singer-songwriter[5], and guitarist[6].

Where did Simon Neil go to school?

Simon Neil was educated at Prestwick Academy[9] and Queen Margaret University[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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