Richard Fariña
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Summary
Richard Fariña was born on March 8, 1937[1], in Brooklyn[2]. He died on April 30, 1966[3], in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4]. He worked as a singer[5], novelist[6], singer-songwriter[7], writer[8], and composer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,882 views/month, #6,865 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Monterey City Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Carolyn Hester[12], Mimi Fariña[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Educated at: Cornell University[15], Brooklyn Technical High School[16]
- Notable work: Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to Me[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Record label: Elektra[19]
- Cause of death: traffic collision[20]
- Family name: Fariña[21]
- Given name: Richard[22]
- Manner of death: accidental death[23]
- Instrument: Appalachian dulcimer[24], voice[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- P14750: 8ED7-EB0D-24F7-427F-C701[27]
Why It Matters
Richard Fariña has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Richard Fariña born?
Richard Fariña was born in Brooklyn[2].
Where did Richard Fariña die?
Richard Fariña died in Carmel-by-the-Sea[4].
Who was Richard Fariña married to?
Richard Fariña's spouses include Carolyn Hester[12] and Mimi Fariña[13].
What did Richard Fariña do for work?
Richard Fariña worked as a singer[5], novelist[6], singer-songwriter[7], writer[8], and composer[9].
Where did Richard Fariña go to school?
Richard Fariña was educated at Cornell University[15] and Brooklyn Technical High School[16].