John Frederick Coots

American songwriter (1897–1985)
Person human Q1284588
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John Frederick Coots

Summary

John Frederick Coots is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on May 2, 1897[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on April 8, 1985[5]. He worked as a composer[6], songwriter[7], and lyricist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (420 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], John Frederick Coots…
  • John Frederick Coots died in New York City[4].
  • John Frederick Coots was born on May 2, 1897[3].
  • John Frederick Coots died on April 8, 1985[5].
  • John Frederick Coots held citizenship in United States[10].
  • John Frederick Coots worked as a composer[6].
  • John Frederick Coots worked as a songwriter[7].
  • John Frederick Coots's professions included lyricist[8].
  • A notable work attributed to John Frederick Coots is Santa Claus Is Coming to Town[11].
  • John Frederick Coots is recorded as male[12].
  • John Frederick Coots's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John Frederick Coots's family name is recorded as Coots[14].
  • John Frederick Coots's given name is recorded as John Frederick[15].
  • John Frederick Coots's pseudonym is recorded as J. Fred Coots[16].
  • John Frederick Coots's instrument is recorded as piano[17].
  • John Frederick Coots's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[18].
  • John Frederick Coots's birth name is recorded as John Frederick Coots[19].
  • John Frederick Coots's name in native language is recorded as J. Fred Coots[20].
  • John Frederick Coots's copyright representative is recorded as American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers[21].
  • John Frederick Coots's writing language is recorded as English[22].
  • John Frederick Coots's related category is recorded as Category:Songs with music by J. Fred Coots[23].
  • John Frederick Coots's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[24].

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Origins and Family

John Frederick Coots's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on May 2, 1897[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], songwriter[7], and lyricist[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Frederick Coots is Santa Claus Is Coming to Town[11].

Death and Burial

John Frederick Coots died on April 8, 1985[5]. He died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

John Frederick Coots ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (420 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was John Frederick Coots born?

John Frederick Coots was born in New York City[2].

Where did John Frederick Coots die?

John Frederick Coots passed away in New York City[4].

What did John Frederick Coots do for work?

John Frederick Coots worked as composer[6], songwriter[7], and lyricist[8].

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  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 15w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0365103-Coots-J-Fred-18971985
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  5. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → New York City
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