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Also known as James, II Brown, James III Brown, James II. Brown, James III. Brown

American-born painter active in Paris and Oaxaca (Mexico) (1951-2020)

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Works
174

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  • Third book of rational system of English grammar
  • The Wolves of Normality - Foyles Young Poets of the Year 2015
  • A lecture on education
  • Abridgment of American system of English syntax
  • Trial, containing evidence, Common Pleas, London, 1789

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1933-05-03
Active to
2006-12-25
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James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American entertainer, record producer, and bandleader. The central progenitor of funk music and a major figure of 20th century music, he is often referred to by the honorific nicknames "the Hardest Working Man in Show Business", "Godfather of Soul", "Mr. Dynamite", and "Soul Brother No. 1". In a career that lasted more than 50 years, he influenced the development of several music genres. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/James+Brown">R

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
James
Family name
Brown
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Los Angeles
Place of death
Mexico
Occupation
ceramicist
Languages spoken
English language
Work location
Paris
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date of birth
1951-10-26
different from
James Brown
date of death
2020-02-22
cause of death
car collision
manner of death
accidental death
name in native language
James Brown
floruit
2013-01-01
start of work period
1979-01-01
end of work period
2010-01-01
pseudonym
Brown, James hd
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