W. D. Amaradeva

Sri Lankan vocalist (1927–2016)
Person human Q3534869
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W. D. Amaradeva

Summary

W. D. Amaradeva is a human[1]. He was born in Moratuwa[2]. He was born on December 5, 1927[3]. He passed away in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte[4]. He died on November 3, 2016[5]. He worked as a singer[6] and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • W. D. Amaradeva's place of birth was Moratuwa[2].
  • W. D. Amaradeva passed away in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte[4].
  • W. D. Amaradeva was born on December 5, 1927[3].
  • W. D. Amaradeva was born on November 5, 1927[9].
  • W. D. Amaradeva died on November 3, 2016[5].
  • W. D. Amaradeva held citizenship in Sri Lanka[10].
  • W. D. Amaradeva's professions included singer[6].
  • W. D. Amaradeva worked as a composer[7].
  • W. D. Amaradeva was educated at Kalutara Vidyalaya[11].
  • A notable work attributed to W. D. Amaradeva is Gaumiii salaaam[12].
  • W. D. Amaradeva received the Ramon Magsaysay Award[13].
  • W. D. Amaradeva received the Padma Shri in arts[14].
  • W. D. Amaradeva's religion is recorded as Buddhism[15].
  • W. D. Amaradeva is recorded as male[16].
  • W. D. Amaradeva's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • W. D. Amaradeva's Commons category is recorded as W. D. Amaradeva[18].
  • W. D. Amaradeva's given name is recorded as W.[19].
  • W. D. Amaradeva's instrument is recorded as voice[20].
  • W. D. Amaradeva's start of work period is recorded as 1947[21].

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Origins and Family

W. D. Amaradeva's place of birth was Moratuwa[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 5, 1927[3] and November 5, 1927[9].

Education

W. D. Amaradeva's education included a stint at Kalutara Vidyalaya[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6] and composer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to W. D. Amaradeva is Gaumiii salaaam[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Ramon Magsaysay Award[13], an award[22], in Philippines[23], founded in 1958[24] and Padma Shri in arts[14], a class of award[25], in India[26].

Personal Life

W. D. Amaradeva's religion is recorded as Buddhism[15].

Death and Burial

W. D. Amaradeva died on November 3, 2016[5]. He died in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte[4].

Why It Matters

W. D. Amaradeva ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (206 views/month, #7,258 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was W. D. Amaradeva born?

W. D. Amaradeva was born in Moratuwa[2].

Where did W. D. Amaradeva die?

W. D. Amaradeva died in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte[4].

What did W. D. Amaradeva do for work?

W. D. Amaradeva worked as singer[6] and composer[7].

Where did W. D. Amaradeva go to school?

W. D. Amaradeva was educated at Kalutara Vidyalaya[11].

What awards did W. D. Amaradeva receive?

Honors received include Ramon Magsaysay Award[13] and Padma Shri in arts[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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