Vicky Leandros
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Summary
Vicky Leandros was born on August 23, 1949[1], in Palaiokastritsa[2]. She has worked as a singer[3], politician[4], composer[5], musician[6], and schlager singer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,316 views/month, #6,853 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: August 23, 1952[9]
- Father: Leo Leandros[10]
- Mother: Kyriaki-Μpoumpou Papathanasiou[11]
- Country of citizenship: Greece[12]
- Award received: Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], Goldene Stimmgabel[14], Commander of the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg[15], First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest[16], Bavarian Order of Merit[17], Goldene Europa[18], Löwe von Radio Luxemburg[19], Saumagen-Orden[20]
- Sex or gender: female[21]
- Member of political party: Panhellenic Socialist Movement[22]
- Genre: pop music[23]
- Record label: Philips Records[24]
- Discography: Vicky Leandros discography[25]
- Commons category: Vicky Leandros[26]
- Family name: Papathanasiou[27]
- Given name: Vicky[28]
- Pseudonym: Βίκυ Λέανδρος[29], Vicky Leandros[30]
- Official website: https://vickyleandros.eu[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Vicky Leandros[32]
- Instrument: voice[33], acoustic guitar[34]
- Participant in: Eurovision Song Contest 1972[35], Eurovision Song Contest 1967[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[37], French[38], English[39], Modern Greek[40]
- Birth name: Βασιλική Παπαθανασίου[41]
- Name in native language: Βασιλική Παπαθανασίου[42]
- Number of children: 3[43]
- Start of work period: 1965[44]
Why It Matters
Vicky Leandros has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Vicky Leandros born?
Vicky Leandros's place of birth was Palaiokastritsa[2].
Who were Vicky Leandros's parents?
Vicky Leandros's father was Leo Leandros[10]. Vicky Leandros's mother was Kyriaki-Μpoumpou Papathanasiou[11].
What did Vicky Leandros do for work?
Vicky Leandros worked as a singer[3], politician[4], composer[5], musician[6], and schlager singer[7].
What awards did Vicky Leandros receive?
Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], Goldene Stimmgabel[14], Commander of the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg[15], and First prize of the Eurovision Song Contest[16].