Ronnie Scott

British jazz saxophonist (1927–1996)
Person human Q1321160
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Summary

Ronnie Scott was born on January 28, 1927[1], in London[2]. He died on December 23, 1996[3], in London[4]. He worked as a jazz musician[5], saxophonist[6], composer[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,607 views/month, #7,186 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Golders Green Crematorium[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
  • Educated at: Central Foundation Boys' School[12]
  • Award received: Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Genre: jazz[15]
  • Commons category: Ronnie Scott[16]
  • Cause of death: drug overdose[17]
  • Family name: Scott[18]
  • Given name: Ronnie[19]
  • Instrument: saxophone[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
  • P14750: 606C-2146-CFA6-49CF-C85D[22]

Why It Matters

Ronnie Scott has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Ronnie Scott born?

Ronnie Scott was born in London[2].

Where did Ronnie Scott die?

Ronnie Scott died in London[4].

What did Ronnie Scott do for work?

Ronnie Scott worked as a jazz musician[5], saxophonist[6], composer[7], and musician[8].

Where did Ronnie Scott go to school?

Ronnie Scott was educated at Central Foundation Boys' School[12].

What awards did Ronnie Scott receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth → London
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