Harold Adamson

American lyricist (1906–1980)
Person human Q509206
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Summary

Harold Adamson is a human[1]. He was born in New Jersey[2]. He was born on December 10, 1906[3]. He died in Los Angeles[4]. He died on August 17, 1980[5]. He worked as a lyricist[6] and songwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (178 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Harold Adamson's place of birth was New Jersey[2].
  • Harold Adamson died in Los Angeles[4].
  • Harold Adamson was born on December 10, 1906[3].
  • Harold Adamson died on August 17, 1980[5].
  • A child of Harold Adamson was Eve Adamson[9].
  • Harold Adamson held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Harold Adamson's professions included lyricist[6].
  • Harold Adamson's professions included songwriter[7].
  • Harold Adamson's education included a stint at Harvard University[11].
  • Harold Adamson's education included a stint at University of Kansas[12].
  • Harold Adamson is recorded as male[13].
  • Harold Adamson's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Harold Adamson's family name is recorded as Campbell[15].
  • Harold Adamson's family name is recorded as Adamson[16].
  • Harold Adamson's given name is recorded as Harold[17].
  • Harold Adamson's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song[18].
  • Harold Adamson's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song[19].
  • Harold Adamson's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song[20].
  • Harold Adamson's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song[21].
  • Harold Adamson's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Original Song[22].
  • Harold Adamson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Harold Adamson's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Harold Campbell Adamson'}[24].
  • Harold Adamson's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Harold Adamson'}[25].
  • Harold Adamson's copyright representative is recorded as American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers[26].
  • Harold Adamson's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[27].

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Origins and Family

Harold Adamson's place of birth was New Jersey[2]. He was born on December 10, 1906[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[11], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and University of Kansas[12], a public educational institution of the United States[32], in United States[33], founded in 1864[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lyricist[6] and songwriter[7].

Personal Life

A child of Harold Adamson was Eve Adamson[9].

Death and Burial

Harold Adamson died on August 17, 1980[5]. He passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Why It Matters

Harold Adamson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (178 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

FAQs

Where was Harold Adamson born?

Born in New Jersey[2].

Where did Harold Adamson die?

Harold Adamson passed away in Los Angeles[4].

What did Harold Adamson do for work?

Harold Adamson worked as lyricist[6] and songwriter[7].

Where did Harold Adamson go to school?

Harold Adamson was educated at Harvard University[11] and University of Kansas[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . Eve Adamson, 68, Founder of Cocteau Troupe, Dies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . ACE Repertory. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . 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. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Harold
    Family name → Campbell, Adamson
    Country of citizenship → United States
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