John Denver

American singer (1943–1997)
Person human Q105460
John Denver
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John Denver

Summary

John Denver is a human[1]. He was born in Roswell[2]. He was born on December 31, 1943[3]. He passed away in Monterey[4]. He died on October 12, 1997[5]. He worked as a singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], poet[8], composer[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,746 views/month, #1,318 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Roswell[2], John Denver…
  • John Denver died in Monterey[4].
  • John Denver was born on December 31, 1943[3].
  • John Denver died on October 12, 1997[5].
  • John Denver was married to Cassandra Delaney[12].
  • John Denver held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was John Denver's native language[14].
  • John Denver worked as a singer-songwriter[6].
  • John Denver worked as a singer[7].
  • John Denver worked as a poet[8].
  • John Denver's professions included composer[9].
  • John Denver worked as an actor[10].
  • John Denver's professions included songwriter[15].
  • John Denver's education included a stint at Texas Tech University[16].
  • John Denver's education included a stint at Arlington Heights High School[17].
  • John Denver received the Grammy Awards[18].
  • John Denver received the Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist[19].
  • John Denver received the Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year[20].
  • John Denver received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special[21].
  • John Denver received the Favorite Country Male Artist[22].
  • John Denver received the American Music Award for Favorite Country Album[23].
  • John Denver was a member of Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus[24].
  • John Denver was a member of The John Denver Band[25].
  • John Denver is recorded as male[26].
  • John Denver's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Denver's place of birth was Roswell[2]. He was born on December 31, 1943[3]. English was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at Texas Tech University[16], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1923[30] and Arlington Heights High School[17], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1922[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], poet[8], composer[9], actor[10], and songwriter[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Grammy Awards[18], a music award[34], in United States[35], founded in 1958[36]; Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist[19], a class of award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1974[39]; Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year[20], a music award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1967[42]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special[21], a class of award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1959[45]; Favorite Country Male Artist[22], a class of award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1974[48]; and American Music Award for Favorite Country Album[23], a class of award[49], in United States[50], founded in 1974[51].

Personal Life

Among John Denver's spouses was Cassandra Delaney[12].

Death and Burial

John Denver died on October 12, 1997[5]. He passed away in Monterey[4]. The cause of death was aviation accident[52].

Why It Matters

John Denver ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,746 views/month, #1,318 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

He has been cited as an influence by Carabao[55], a musical group[56], founded in 1976[57] and Francesco De Gregori[58], a singer-songwriter[59], b. 1951[60], of Italy[61], awarded the Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[62].

FAQs

Where was John Denver born?

Born in Roswell[2], John Denver…

Where did John Denver die?

John Denver died in Monterey[4].

Who was John Denver married to?

John Denver's spouses include Cassandra Delaney[12].

What did John Denver do for work?

John Denver worked as singer-songwriter[6], singer[7], poet[8], composer[9], and actor[10].

Where did John Denver go to school?

John Denver was educated at Texas Tech University[16] and Arlington Heights High School[17].

What awards did John Denver receive?

Honors received include Grammy Awards[18], Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist[19], Country Music Association Award for Entertainer of the Year[20], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special[21].

Who did John Denver influence?

John Denver has been cited as an influence by Carabao[55] and Francesco De Gregori[58].

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  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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