Paul Robeson
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Paul Robeson
Summary
Paul Robeson is a human[1]. He was born in Princeton[2]. He was born on April 9, 1898[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on January 23, 1976[5]. He worked as a singer[6], lawyer[7], activist[8], basketball player[9], and American football player[10]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,460 views/month, #6,464 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Paul Robeson's place of birth was Princeton[2].
- Paul Robeson passed away in Philadelphia[4].
- Paul Robeson was born on April 9, 1898[3].
- Paul Robeson died on January 23, 1976[5].
- Paul Robeson is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery[12].
- Paul Robeson's father was William Drew Robeson I[13].
- Paul Robeson's mother was Maria Louisa Bustill[14].
- Among Paul Robeson's spouses was Eslanda Goode Robeson[15].
- A child of Paul Robeson was Paul Robeson, Jr.[16].
- Paul Robeson held citizenship in United States[17].
- English was Paul Robeson's native language[18].
- Paul Robeson is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[19].
- Paul Robeson worked as a singer[6].
- Paul Robeson worked as a lawyer[7].
- Paul Robeson's professions included activist[8].
- Paul Robeson's professions included basketball player[9].
- Paul Robeson worked as an American football player[10].
- Paul Robeson's professions included film actor[20].
- Paul Robeson's education included a stint at Rutgers University–New Brunswick[21].
- Paul Robeson's education included a stint at Columbia Law School[22].
- Paul Robeson was educated at SOAS, University of London[23].
- Paul Robeson's education included a stint at Somerville High School[24].
- Paul Robeson received the Spingarn Medal[25].
- Paul Robeson received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[26].
- Paul Robeson received the New Jersey Hall of Fame[27].
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Origins and Family
Paul Robeson's place of birth was Princeton[2]. He was born on April 9, 1898[3]. His father was William Drew Robeson I[13]. His mother was Maria Louisa Bustill[14]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[19]. English was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at Rutgers University–New Brunswick[21], a land-grant university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1766[30]; Columbia Law School[22], a law school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1858[33], headquartered in New York City[34]; SOAS, University of London[23], a public research university[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1916[37], headquartered in London[38]; and Somerville High School[24], a high school[39], in United States[40], founded in 1909[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer[6], lawyer[7], activist[8], basketball player[9], American football player[10], and film actor[20].
Recognition
Awards received include Spingarn Medal[25], a medallion[42], in United States[43], founded in 1914[44]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[26], a lifetime achievement award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1962[47]; New Jersey Hall of Fame[27], an award[48], in United States[49], founded in 2008[50]; International Stalin Prize for Peace[51], a peace award[52], in Soviet Union[53], founded in 1949[54]; Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame[55], an award[56], in United States[57], founded in 1974[58]; and Paul Robeson Award[59], an award[60].
Personal Life
Among Paul Robeson's spouses was Eslanda Goode Robeson[15]. A child of him was he, Jr.[16]. He was affiliated with the Progressive Party[61].
Death and Burial
Paul Robeson died on January 23, 1976[5]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. The cause of death was stroke[62]. He is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Paul Robeson ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,460 views/month, #6,464 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 50 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
FAQs
Where was Paul Robeson born?
Paul Robeson was born in Princeton[2].
Where did Paul Robeson die?
Paul Robeson died in Philadelphia[4].
Who were Paul Robeson's parents?
Paul Robeson's father was William Drew Robeson I[13]. Paul Robeson's mother was Maria Louisa Bustill[14].
Who was Paul Robeson married to?
Paul Robeson's spouses include Eslanda Goode Robeson[15].
What did Paul Robeson do for work?
Paul Robeson worked as singer[6], lawyer[7], activist[8], basketball player[9], and American football player[10].
Where did Paul Robeson go to school?
Paul Robeson was educated at Rutgers University–New Brunswick[21], Columbia Law School[22], SOAS, University of London[23], and Somerville High School[24].
What awards did Paul Robeson receive?
Honors received include Spingarn Medal[25], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[26], New Jersey Hall of Fame[27], and International Stalin Prize for Peace[51].