Harry Houdini

Summary

Harry Houdini is a human^[1]. Born in Budapest^[2], he… he was born on March 24, 1874^[3]. He passed away in Detroit^[4]. He died on October 31, 1926^[5]. He worked as an actor^[6], performing artist^[7], aircraft pilot^[8], philosopher^[9], and film producer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.29% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,896 views/month, #2,910 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Harry Houdini's place of birth was Budapest^[2].
• Harry Houdini passed away in Detroit^[4].
• Harry Houdini was born on March 24, 1874^[3].
• Harry Houdini died on October 31, 1926^[5].
• Harry Houdini is buried at Machpelah Cemetery^[12].
• Harry Houdini's father was Rabbi Samuel Mayer Weisz^[13].
• Harry Houdini's mother was Cecilia Steiner^[14].
• Among Harry Houdini's spouses was Bess Houdini^[15].
• Harry Houdini held citizenship in Austria–Hungary^[16].
• Harry Houdini held citizenship in United States^[17].
• English was Harry Houdini's native language^[18].
• Harry Houdini is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group^[19].
• Harry Houdini worked as an actor^[6].
• Harry Houdini worked as a performing artist^[7].
• Harry Houdini's professions included aircraft pilot^[8].
• Harry Houdini worked as a philosopher^[9].
• Harry Houdini worked as a film producer^[10].
• Harry Houdini's professions included historian^[20].
• Harry Houdini's field of work was magician^[21].
• Harry Houdini's field of work was escapology^[22].
• Harry Houdini received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[23].
• Harry Houdini's religion is recorded as Judaism^[24].
• Harry Houdini is recorded as male^[25].
• Harry Houdini's instance of is recorded as human^[26].
• Harry Houdini's Commons category is recorded as Harry Houdini^[27].

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Origins and Family

Harry Houdini's place of birth was Budapest^[2]. He was born on March 24, 1874^[3]. His father was Rabbi Samuel Mayer Weisz^[13]. His mother was Cecilia Steiner^[14]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group^[19]. English was his native language^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor^[6], performing artist^[7], aircraft pilot^[8], philosopher^[9], film producer^[10], and historian^[20]. Fields of work include magician^[21], a profession^[28] and escapology^[22], an art genre^[29].

Recognition

Harry Houdini received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[23].

Personal Life

Harry Houdini was married to Bess Houdini^[15]. His religion is recorded as Judaism^[24].

Death and Burial

Harry Houdini died on October 31, 1926^[5]. He died in Detroit^[4]. Recorded cause of death include appendicitis^[30] and peritonitis^[31]. Burial took place at Machpelah Cemetery^[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Harry Houdini include Houdini^[32], a single^[33].

Why It Matters

Harry Houdini ranks in the top 0.29% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,896 views/month, #2,910 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[34] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[35]

Entities named for him include Houdini^[32], a single^[33].

FAQs

Where was Harry Houdini born?

Harry Houdini was born in Budapest^[2].

Where did Harry Houdini die?

Harry Houdini passed away in Detroit^[4].

Who were Harry Houdini's parents?

Harry Houdini's father was Rabbi Samuel Mayer Weisz^[13]. Harry Houdini's mother was Cecilia Steiner^[14].

Who was Harry Houdini married to?

Harry Houdini's spouses include Bess Houdini^[15].

What did Harry Houdini do for work?

Harry Houdini worked as actor^[6], performing artist^[7], aircraft pilot^[8], philosopher^[9], and film producer^[10].

What awards did Harry Houdini receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[23].