Klaus Nomi

German countertenor (1944–1983)
Person human Q57774
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Klaus Nomi

Summary

Klaus Nomi is a human[1]. His place of birth was Immenstadt im Allgäu[2]. He was born on January 24, 1944[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on August 6, 1983[5]. He worked as an experimental musician[6], songwriter[7], and opera singer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (721 views/month, #6,580 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Klaus Nomi's place of birth was Immenstadt im Allgäu[2].
  • Klaus Nomi died in New York City[4].
  • Klaus Nomi was born on January 24, 1944[3].
  • Klaus Nomi died on August 6, 1983[5].
  • Klaus Nomi is buried at New York City[10].
  • Klaus Nomi held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Klaus Nomi worked as an experimental musician[6].
  • Klaus Nomi's professions included songwriter[7].
  • Klaus Nomi's professions included opera singer[8].
  • Klaus Nomi is recorded as male[12].
  • Klaus Nomi's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Klaus Nomi's genre is rock music[14].
  • Klaus Nomi's genre is dance-pop[15].
  • Klaus Nomi's genre is new wave[16].
  • Klaus Nomi's genre is synth-pop[17].
  • Klaus Nomi's genre is opera[18].
  • Klaus Nomi's genre is electronic music[19].
  • Klaus Nomi's genre is avant-garde[20].
  • Klaus Nomi's record label is recorded as RCA Records[21].
  • Klaus Nomi's Commons category is recorded as Klaus Nomi[22].
  • Klaus Nomi's voice type is recorded as alto[23].
  • The cause of death was death from AIDS-related complications[24].
  • Klaus Nomi's family name is recorded as Sperber[25].
  • Klaus Nomi's given name is recorded as Klaus[26].
  • Klaus Nomi's official website is recorded as https://klausnomi.net/[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Immenstadt im Allgäu[2], Klaus Nomi… he was born on January 24, 1944[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include experimental musician[6], songwriter[7], and opera singer[8].

Death and Burial

Klaus Nomi died on August 6, 1983[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was death from AIDS-related complications[24]. Burial took place at New York City[10].

Why It Matters

Klaus Nomi ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (721 views/month, #6,580 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

He has been cited as an influence by Falco[30], a musician[31], 1957–1998[32], of Austria[33], awarded the Decoration of Merit in Gold of the State of Vienna[34].

FAQs

Where was Klaus Nomi born?

Klaus Nomi was born in Immenstadt im Allgäu[2].

Where did Klaus Nomi die?

Klaus Nomi died in New York City[4].

What did Klaus Nomi do for work?

Klaus Nomi worked as experimental musician[6], songwriter[7], and opera singer[8].

Who did Klaus Nomi influence?

Klaus Nomi has been cited as an influence by Falco[30].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . sv.findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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