Robin Gibb

British singer (1949–2012)
Person human Q188482
Robin Gibb
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Robin Gibb

Summary

Robin Gibb is a human[1]. His place of birth was Douglas[2]. He was born on December 22, 1949[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on May 20, 2012[5]. He worked as a singer[6], composer[7], songwriter[8], singer-songwriter[9], and record producer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.26% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,982 views/month, #2,579 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Robin Gibb's place of birth was Douglas[2].
  • Robin Gibb died in London[4].
  • Robin Gibb was born on December 22, 1949[3].
  • Robin Gibb died on May 20, 2012[5].
  • Burial took place at Saint Mary the Virgin Churchyard[12].
  • Robin Gibb's father was Hugh Gibb[13].
  • A child of Robin Gibb was Spencer Gibb[14].
  • Robin Gibb held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • English was Robin Gibb's native language[16].
  • Robin Gibb's professions included singer[6].
  • Robin Gibb worked as a composer[7].
  • Robin Gibb's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Robin Gibb worked as a singer-songwriter[9].
  • Robin Gibb's professions included record producer[10].
  • Among Robin Gibb's employers was Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts[17].
  • Robin Gibb received the Steiger Award[18].
  • Robin Gibb received the honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[19].
  • Robin Gibb received the Grammy Award for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices[20].
  • Robin Gibb received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].
  • Robin Gibb was a member of Bee Gees[22].
  • Robin Gibb is recorded as male[23].
  • Robin Gibb's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Robin Gibb was affiliated with the Labour Party[25].
  • Robin Gibb's genre is pop music[26].
  • Robin Gibb's genre is new wave[27].

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Origins and Family

Robin Gibb was born in Douglas[2]. He was born on December 22, 1949[3]. His father was Hugh Gibb[13]. English was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], composer[7], songwriter[8], singer-songwriter[9], and record producer[10]. Robin Gibb was employed by Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Steiger Award[18], an award[28], in Germany[29], founded in 2005[30]; honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[19], an award[31], in United Kingdom[32]; Grammy Award for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices[20], a class of award[33], in United States[34], founded in 1977[35]; and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Personal Life

A child of Robin Gibb was Spencer Gibb[14]. He was affiliated with the Labour Party[25].

Death and Burial

Robin Gibb died on May 20, 2012[5]. He died in London[4]. The cause of death was colorectal cancer[38]. He is buried at Saint Mary the Virgin Churchyard[12].

Why It Matters

Robin Gibb ranks in the top 0.26% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,982 views/month, #2,579 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Robin Gibb born?

Robin Gibb's place of birth was Douglas[2].

Where did Robin Gibb die?

Robin Gibb died in London[4].

Who were Robin Gibb's parents?

Robin Gibb's father was Hugh Gibb[13].

What did Robin Gibb do for work?

Robin Gibb worked as singer[6], composer[7], songwriter[8], singer-songwriter[9], and record producer[10].

What awards did Robin Gibb receive?

Honors received include Steiger Award[18], honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[19], Grammy Award for Best Vocal Arrangement for Two or More Voices[20], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [25] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . Find a Grave. fr.findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . The London Gazette 56430. wikidata.org.
  23. [22] . wikidata.org.
  24. [38] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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