Prince
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Prince
Summary
Prince is a human[1]. His place of birth was Minneapolis[2]. He passed away in Chanhassen[3]. He worked as a film actor[4], singer[5], film director[6], singer-songwriter[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.0082% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90,283 views/month, #82 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Prince's place of birth was Minneapolis[2].
- Prince passed away in Chanhassen[3].
- Burial took place at Paisley Park[10].
- Prince's father was John L. Nelson[11].
- Prince's mother was Mattie Shaw[12].
- Prince was married to Mayte Garcia[13].
- Prince was married to Manuela Testolini[14].
- A child of Prince was Amiir Gregory Nelson[15].
- A child of Prince was Alli Cazaam Nelson[16].
- Prince held citizenship in United States[17].
- English was Prince's native language[18].
- Prince is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[19].
- Prince worked as a film actor[4].
- Prince worked as a singer[5].
- Prince's professions included film director[6].
- Prince's professions included singer-songwriter[7].
- Prince worked as a screenwriter[8].
- Prince's professions included record producer[20].
- Prince's field of work was music[21].
- Prince's education included a stint at Central High School[22].
- Prince's education included a stint at Central High School[23].
- Prince received the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[24].
- Prince received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[25].
- Prince received the Webby Lifetime Achievement Award[26].
- Prince received the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song[27].
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Origins and Family
Prince's place of birth was Minneapolis[2]. His father was John L. Nelson[11]. His mother was Mattie Shaw[12]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[19]. English was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at Central High School[22].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film actor[4], singer[5], film director[6], singer-songwriter[7], screenwriter[8], and record producer[20]. Prince's field of work was music[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[24]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[25], a music museum[28], in United States[29], founded in 1983[30]; Webby Lifetime Achievement Award[26]; Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song[27], a film award category[31], founded in 1962[32]; honorary doctorate[33], a title of honor[34]; and Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor[35], a class of award[36], in United States[37], founded in 1981[38].
Personal Life
Spouses include Mayte Garcia[13], a singer[39], b. 1973[40], of United States[41], specialised in dance[42] and Manuela Testolini[14], b. 1976[43]. Children include Amiir Gregory Nelson[15], 1996–1996[44], of United States[45] and Alli Cazaam Nelson[16], b. 2009[46], of United States[47]. Prince's religion is recorded as Jehovah's Witnesses[48].
Death and Burial
Prince died in Chanhassen[3]. He is buried at Paisley Park[10].
Why It Matters
Prince ranks in the top 0.0082% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90,283 views/month, #82 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by Maroon 5[51], a musical group[52], founded in 1994[53]; Panic! at the Disco[54], a musical group[55], founded in 2005[56]; Ana Frango Elétrico[57], a painter[58], b. 1997[59], of Brazil[60], awarded the Brazilian Music Awards[61]; Third Eye Blind[62], a musical group[63], founded in 1993[64]; Gym Class Heroes[65], a musical group[66], founded in 1997[67]; and Jonas Brothers[68], a musical group[69], founded in 2005[70].
He is credited with the discovery of Minneapolis sound[71].
FAQs
Where was Prince born?
Prince was born in Minneapolis[2].
Where did Prince die?
Prince passed away in Chanhassen[3].
Who were Prince's parents?
Prince's father was John L. Nelson[11]. Prince's mother was Mattie Shaw[12].
Who was Prince married to?
Prince's spouses include Mayte Garcia[13] and Manuela Testolini[14].
What did Prince do for work?
Prince worked as film actor[4], singer[5], film director[6], singer-songwriter[7], and screenwriter[8].
Where did Prince go to school?
Prince was educated at Central High School[22] and Central High School[23].
What awards did Prince receive?
Honors received include Academy Award for Best Original Song Score[24], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[25], Webby Lifetime Achievement Award[26], and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song[27].
Who did Prince influence?
Prince has been cited as an influence by Maroon 5[51], Panic! at the Disco[54], Ana Frango Elétrico[57], and Third Eye Blind[62].
What did Prince discover?
Prince is credited as discoverer of Minneapolis sound[71].