Elvis Presley
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Elvis Presley
Summary
Elvis Presley is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tupelo[2]. He was born on January 8, 1935[3]. He died in Memphis[4]. He died on August 16, 1977[5]. He worked as a film actor[6], singer[7], composer[8], actor[9], and military personnel[10]. He ranks in the top 0.0099% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170,000 views/month, #99 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Tupelo[2], Elvis Presley…
- Elvis Presley died in Memphis[4].
- Elvis Presley passed away in Graceland[12].
- Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935[3].
- Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977[5].
- Elvis Presley is buried at Graceland[13].
- Elvis Presley's father was Vernon Presley[14].
- Elvis Presley's mother was Gladys Presley[15].
- Among Elvis Presley's spouses was Priscilla Presley[16].
- A child of Elvis Presley was Lisa Marie Presley[17].
- Elvis Presley held citizenship in United States[18].
- English was Elvis Presley's native language[19].
- Elvis Presley's professions included film actor[6].
- Elvis Presley worked as a singer[7].
- Elvis Presley's professions included composer[8].
- Elvis Presley's professions included actor[9].
- Elvis Presley's professions included military personnel[10].
- Elvis Presley's professions included military officer[20].
- Elvis Presley was educated at Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School[21].
- Elvis Presley received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[22].
- Elvis Presley received the Gospel Music Hall of Fame[23].
- Elvis Presley received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[24].
- Elvis Presley received the honorary citizen of Budapest[25].
- Elvis Presley received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26].
- Elvis Presley received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[27].
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
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1935-01-08[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1977-08-16[31]
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Genre(s): blue-eyed soul, blues, christmas music, country, gospel, pop, pop rock, r&b, rock, rock and roll, rockabilly, soul[32]
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Community tags: actors, blue-eyed soul, blues, christmas music, country, film soundtrack, gospel, guitarists, https://musicbrainz.org/artist/01809552-4f87-45b0-afff-2c6f0730a3be, pop, pop rock, r&b, rock, rock & roll, rock and roll, rock musicians, rock-and-roll, rockabilly, singers, soul[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 01809552-4f87-45b0-afff-2c6f0730a3be[34]
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Origins and Family
Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo[2]. He was born on January 8, 1935[3]. His father was Vernon Presley[14]. His mother was Gladys Presley[15]. English was his native language[19].
Education
Elvis Presley was educated at Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film actor[6], singer[7], composer[8], actor[9], military personnel[10], and military officer[20].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[22], a lifetime achievement award[35], in United States[36], founded in 1962[37]; Gospel Music Hall of Fame[23], an award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1971[40]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[24], a music museum[41], in United States[42], founded in 1983[43]; honorary citizen of Budapest[25], an award[44], in Hungary[45], founded in 1991[46]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[26], a commemorative plaque[47], in United States[48]; and Presidential Medal of Freedom[27], an award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1963[51].
Personal Life
Elvis Presley was married to Priscilla Presley[16]. A child of him was Lisa Marie Presley[17].
Death and Burial
Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977[5]. Recorded place of death include Memphis[4], a city in the United States[52], in United States[53], founded in 1819[54] and Graceland[12], a mansion[55], in United States[56], founded in 1939[57]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[58]. Burial took place at Graceland[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Elvis Presley include Elvis[59], Elvis Perkins[60], peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwich[61], Elvis Stojko[62], Elvis operator[63], Paradonea presleyi[64], and Peinaleopolynoe elvisi[65].
Why It Matters
Elvis Presley ranks in the top 0.0099% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170,000 views/month, #99 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
He has been cited as an influence by Miley Cyrus[68], a singer-songwriter[69], b. 1992[70], of United States[71], awarded the Time 100[72], specialised in pop music[73]; The Beatles[74], a musical group[75], founded in 1960[76]; Jim Morrison[77], a vocalist[78], 1943–1971[79], of United States[80], specialised in rock music[81]; Green Day[82], a rock band[83], founded in 1982[84]; Bridgit Mendler[85], a singer[86], b. 1992[87], of United States[88], specialised in music composing[89]; and The Clash[90], a rock band[91], founded in 1976[92].
Entities named for him include Elvis[59], Elvis Perkins[60], peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwich[61], Elvis Stojko[62], Elvis operator[63], and Paradonea presleyi[64].
FAQs
Where was Elvis Presley born?
Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo[2].
Where did Elvis Presley die?
Elvis Presley passed away in Memphis[4].
Who were Elvis Presley's parents?
Elvis Presley's father was Vernon Presley[14]. Elvis Presley's mother was Gladys Presley[15].
Who was Elvis Presley married to?
Elvis Presley's spouses include Priscilla Presley[16].
What did Elvis Presley do for work?
Elvis Presley worked as film actor[6], singer[7], composer[8], actor[9], and military personnel[10].
Where did Elvis Presley go to school?
Elvis Presley was educated at Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School[21].
What awards did Elvis Presley receive?
Honors received include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[22], Gospel Music Hall of Fame[23], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[24], and honorary citizen of Budapest[25].
Who did Elvis Presley influence?
Elvis Presley has been cited as an influence by Miley Cyrus[68], The Beatles[74], Jim Morrison[77], and Green Day[82].