Tex Ritter

American country musician (1905–1974)
Person human Q966565
Tex Ritter
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Tex Ritter

Summary

Tex Ritter is a human[1]. He was born in Murvaul[2]. He was born on January 12, 1905[3]. He died in Nashville[4]. He died on January 2, 1974[5]. He worked as a singer[6], musician[7], television actor[8], songwriter[9], and film actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,882 views/month, #6,150 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Tex Ritter's place of birth was Murvaul[2].
  • Tex Ritter died in Nashville[4].
  • Tex Ritter was born on January 12, 1905[3].
  • Tex Ritter died on January 2, 1974[5].
  • Among Tex Ritter's spouses was Dorothy Fay[12].
  • A child of Tex Ritter was John Ritter[13].
  • Tex Ritter held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Tex Ritter worked as a singer[6].
  • Tex Ritter worked as a musician[7].
  • Tex Ritter worked as a television actor[8].
  • Tex Ritter's professions included songwriter[9].
  • Tex Ritter's professions included film actor[10].
  • Tex Ritter worked as a stage actor[15].
  • Tex Ritter was educated at University of Texas at Austin[16].
  • Tex Ritter's education included a stint at South Park High School[17].
  • Tex Ritter received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].
  • Tex Ritter is recorded as male[19].
  • Tex Ritter's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Tex Ritter was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].
  • Tex Ritter's genre is country music[22].
  • Tex Ritter's record label is recorded as American Record Company[23].
  • Tex Ritter's record label is recorded as Capitol Records[24].
  • Tex Ritter's record label is recorded as Decca[25].
  • Tex Ritter's Commons category is recorded as Tex Ritter[26].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Murvaul[2], Tex Ritter… he was born on January 12, 1905[3].

Education

Educated at University of Texas at Austin[16], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1883[30], headquartered in Austin[31] and South Park High School[17], a school[32], in United States[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], musician[7], television actor[8], songwriter[9], film actor[10], and stage actor[15].

Recognition

Tex Ritter received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].

Personal Life

Tex Ritter was married to Dorothy Fay[12]. A child of him was John Ritter[13]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[21].

Death and Burial

Tex Ritter died on January 2, 1974[5]. He died in Nashville[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].

Why It Matters

Tex Ritter ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,882 views/month, #6,150 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Tex Ritter born?

Born in Murvaul[2], Tex Ritter…

Where did Tex Ritter die?

Tex Ritter died in Nashville[4].

Who was Tex Ritter married to?

Tex Ritter's spouses include Dorothy Fay[12].

What did Tex Ritter do for work?

Tex Ritter worked as singer[6], musician[7], television actor[8], songwriter[9], and film actor[10].

Where did Tex Ritter go to school?

Tex Ritter was educated at University of Texas at Austin[16] and South Park High School[17].

What awards did Tex Ritter receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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