Jon Vickers
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Summary
Jon Vickers was born on October 29, 1926[1], in Prince Albert[2]. He died on July 10, 2015[3], in Ontario[4]. He worked as an opera singer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (611 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Canada[7]
- Field of work: opera[8]
- Educated at: Moscow Conservatory[9], The Royal Conservatory of Music[10]
- Award received: Molson Prize[11], Companion of the Order of Canada[12], honorary doctorate at the Laval University[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Genre: opera[15]
- Record label: RCA Red Seal[16], EMI[17], Deutsche Grammophon[18], Philips Records[19], His Master's Voice[20]
- Voice type: Heldentenor[21], tenor[22]
- Cause of death: Alzheimer's disease[23]
- Family name: Vickers[24]
- Given name: Jonathan[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Instrument: voice[27]
- Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[28]
- Fach vocal classification: Heldentenor[29]
Why It Matters
Jon Vickers has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Jon Vickers born?
Jon Vickers was born in Prince Albert[2].
Where did Jon Vickers die?
Jon Vickers died in Ontario[4].
What did Jon Vickers do for work?
Jon Vickers worked as an opera singer[5].
Where did Jon Vickers go to school?
Jon Vickers was educated at Moscow Conservatory[9] and The Royal Conservatory of Music[10].
What awards did Jon Vickers receive?
Honors received include Molson Prize[11], Companion of the Order of Canada[12], and honorary doctorate at the Laval University[13].