Clara Ward

American gospel singer (1924–1973)
Person human Q299881
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Clara Ward

Summary

Clara Ward is a human[1]. She was born in Philadelphia[2]. She was born on April 21, 1924[3]. She died in Los Angeles[4]. She died on January 16, 1973[5]. She worked as a gospel musician[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], and music arranger[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (377 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Clara Ward's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
  • Clara Ward died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Clara Ward was born on April 21, 1924[3].
  • Clara Ward died on January 16, 1973[5].
  • Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].
  • Clara Ward held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Clara Ward's native language[13].
  • Clara Ward is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14].
  • Clara Ward's professions included gospel musician[6].
  • Clara Ward worked as a singer[7].
  • Clara Ward's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Clara Ward's professions included music arranger[9].
  • Clara Ward is recorded as female[15].
  • Clara Ward's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Clara Ward's record label is recorded as Duke Records[17].
  • Clara Ward's Commons category is recorded as Clara Ward (singer)[18].
  • Clara Ward's family name is recorded as Ward[19].
  • Clara Ward's given name is recorded as Clara[20].
  • Clara Ward's given name is recorded as Mae[21].
  • Clara Ward's instrument is recorded as voice[22].
  • Clara Ward's described by source is recorded as Notable Black American Women[23].
  • Clara Ward's described by source is recorded as Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[24].
  • Clara Ward's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Clara Ward's start of work period is recorded as 1931[26].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[27]

  • Country: US[28]

  • Began / founded: 1924-04-21[29]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1973-01-16[30]

  • Genre(s): gospel[31]

  • Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, gospel[32]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 66b3027a-8143-45e2-bedd-3cb8d77dde4d[33]

Body

Origins and Family

Clara Ward was born in Philadelphia[2]. She was born on April 21, 1924[3]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[14]. English was her native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include gospel musician[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], and music arranger[9].

Death and Burial

Clara Ward died on January 16, 1973[5]. She died in Los Angeles[4]. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11].

Why It Matters

Clara Ward ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (377 views/month, #7,100 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

She has been cited as an influence by Izora Armstead[36], a singer[37], 1942–2004[38], of United States[39].

FAQs

Where was Clara Ward born?

Clara Ward's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].

Where did Clara Ward die?

Clara Ward passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Clara Ward do for work?

Clara Ward worked as gospel musician[6], singer[7], songwriter[8], and music arranger[9].

Who did Clara Ward influence?

Clara Ward has been cited as an influence by Izora Armstead[36].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Notable Black American Women. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [27] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  5. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  6. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  7. [33] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Native language English
    Place of birth Philadelphia
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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