Wilf Carter

Canadian singer (1904-1996)
Person human Q124670
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Wilf Carter

Summary

Wilf Carter is a human[1]. Born in Nova Scotia[2], he… he was born on December 18, 1904[3]. He died in Scottsdale[4]. He died on December 5, 1996[5]. He worked as a singer[6], yodeler[7], musician[8], guitarist[9], and songwriter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (251 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Wilf Carter was born in Nova Scotia[2].
  • Wilf Carter died in Scottsdale[4].
  • Wilf Carter was born on December 18, 1904[3].
  • Wilf Carter died on December 5, 1996[5].
  • Wilf Carter held citizenship in Canada[12].
  • Wilf Carter worked as a singer[6].
  • Wilf Carter's professions included yodeler[7].
  • Wilf Carter worked as a musician[8].
  • Wilf Carter's professions included guitarist[9].
  • Wilf Carter's professions included songwriter[10].
  • Wilf Carter received the Canadian Music Hall of Fame[13].
  • Wilf Carter is recorded as male[14].
  • Wilf Carter's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Wilf Carter's genre is country music[16].
  • Wilf Carter's genre is Western music[17].
  • Wilf Carter's record label is recorded as RCA Records[18].
  • The cause of death was stomach cancer[19].
  • Wilf Carter's family name is recorded as Carter[20].
  • Wilf Carter's given name is recorded as Wilfred[21].
  • Wilf Carter's given name is recorded as Arthur[22].
  • Wilf Carter's given name is recorded as Charles[23].
  • Wilf Carter's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[24].
  • Wilf Carter's instrument is recorded as voice[25].
  • Wilf Carter's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'mul', 'text': 'Wilf'}[26].
  • Wilf Carter's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Wilfred Arthur Charles Carter'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilf Carter was born in Nova Scotia[2]. He was born on December 18, 1904[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], yodeler[7], musician[8], guitarist[9], and songwriter[10].

Recognition

Wilf Carter received the Canadian Music Hall of Fame[13].

Death and Burial

Wilf Carter died on December 5, 1996[5]. He passed away in Scottsdale[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[19].

Why It Matters

Wilf Carter ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (251 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Wilf Carter born?

Wilf Carter was born in Nova Scotia[2].

Where did Wilf Carter die?

Wilf Carter passed away in Scottsdale[4].

What did Wilf Carter do for work?

Wilf Carter worked as singer[6], yodeler[7], musician[8], guitarist[9], and songwriter[10].

What awards did Wilf Carter receive?

Honors received include Canadian Music Hall of Fame[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . ottawastar.com. ottawastar.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . telegraph.co.uk. telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . jukebo.com. jukebo.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . talentondisplay.com. talentondisplay.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . legacy.com. legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . yesasia.com. yesasia.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . bear-family.com. bear-family.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . ottawastar.com. Provenance: 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. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Wilfred, Arthur, Charles
    Award received Canadian Music Hall of Fame
    Sex or gender male
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