Rolf Harris
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Rolf Harris
Summary
Rolf Harris is a human[1]. Born in Bassendean[2], he… he was born on March 30, 1930[3]. He passed away in Bray[4]. He died on May 10, 2023[5]. He worked as a television presenter[6], painter[7], singer[8], composer[9], and actor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,042 views/month, #5,604 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Rolf Harris was born in Bassendean[2].
- Rolf Harris died in Bray[4].
- Rolf Harris was born on March 30, 1930[3].
- Rolf Harris died on May 10, 2023[5].
- Rolf Harris was married to Alwen Hughes[12].
- A child of Rolf Harris was Bindi Harris[13].
- Rolf Harris held citizenship in Australia[14].
- Rolf Harris held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
- English was Rolf Harris's native language[16].
- Rolf Harris worked as a television presenter[6].
- Rolf Harris worked as a painter[7].
- Rolf Harris's professions included singer[8].
- Rolf Harris's professions included composer[9].
- Rolf Harris worked as an actor[10].
- Rolf Harris's professions included songwriter[17].
- Among Rolf Harris's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[18].
- Rolf Harris was educated at Perth Modern School[19].
- Rolf Harris's education included a stint at University of Western Australia[20].
- Rolf Harris was educated at City and Guilds of London Art School[21].
- Rolf Harris was educated at Edith Cowan University[22].
- Rolf Harris's education included a stint at Claremont Teachers College[23].
- Rolf Harris received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24].
- Rolf Harris received the Officer of the Order of Australia[25].
- Rolf Harris received the Centenary Medal[26].
- Rolf Harris received the Member of the Order of Australia[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: AU[29]
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Began / founded: 1930-03-30[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2023-05-10[31]
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Genre(s): singer-songwriter[32]
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Community tags: australian, criminal, singer-songwriter[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: a56dfbb1-a51d-46c3-a0bd-c60dcad1f27c[34]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Bassendean[2], Rolf Harris… he was born on March 30, 1930[3]. English was his native language[16].
Education
Educated at Perth Modern School[19], a high school[35], in Australia[36], founded in 1911[37], headquartered in Western Australia[38]; University of Western Australia[20], a public university[39], in Australia[40], founded in 1911[41], headquartered in Perth[42]; City and Guilds of London Art School[21], a school[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1935[45]; Edith Cowan University[22], a public university[46], in Australia[47], founded in 1991[48]; and Claremont Teachers College[23], a heritage site[49], in Australia[50].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include television presenter[6], painter[7], singer[8], composer[9], actor[10], and songwriter[17]. Among Rolf Harris's employers was British Broadcasting Corporation[18].
Recognition
Awards received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], a grade of an order[51], in United Kingdom[52]; Officer of the Order of Australia[25], a grade of an order[53], in Australia[54]; Centenary Medal[26], a medallion[55], in Australia[56], founded in 2001[57]; Member of the Order of Australia[27], a grade of an order[58], in Australia[59]; Member of the Order of the British Empire[60], an award[61], in United Kingdom[62]; and Officer of the Order of the British Empire[63], a grade of an order[64], in United Kingdom[65].
Personal Life
Rolf Harris was married to Alwen Hughes[12]. A child of him was Bindi Harris[13].
Death and Burial
Rolf Harris died on May 10, 2023[5]. He died in Bray[4]. Recorded cause of death include head and neck cancer[66] and frailty syndrome[67].
Why It Matters
Rolf Harris ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,042 views/month, #5,604 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]
FAQs
Where was Rolf Harris born?
Rolf Harris's place of birth was Bassendean[2].
Where did Rolf Harris die?
Rolf Harris passed away in Bray[4].
Who was Rolf Harris married to?
Rolf Harris's spouses include Alwen Hughes[12].
What did Rolf Harris do for work?
Rolf Harris worked as television presenter[6], painter[7], singer[8], composer[9], and actor[10].
Where did Rolf Harris go to school?
Rolf Harris was educated at Perth Modern School[19], University of Western Australia[20], City and Guilds of London Art School[21], and Edith Cowan University[22].
What awards did Rolf Harris receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], Officer of the Order of Australia[25], Centenary Medal[26], and Member of the Order of Australia[27].