THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Cole Porter

American composer and songwriter (1891–1964)

Cole Porter has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists June 9, 1891 in Peru, United States.

Born

June 9, 1891

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: October 15, 1964

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Birthplace: Peru, United States
Professions: pianist, musician, art collector, lyricist, writer, composer, playwright, songwriter, film score composer
Citizenship: United States

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: June 9, 1891 (Brockhaus Enzyklopädie; Encyclopædia Britannica Online; Munzinger Personen; Porter, Cole (09 June 1891–15 October 1964), songwriter; filmportal.de; Integrated Authority File; Roglo; Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana; todotango.com; SNAC; GeneaStar; Musicalics; Find a Grave; Internet Broadway Database; Croatian Encyclopedia) or in 1893 (Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

in 1893

Precision: year · Rank: normal

Source: Indiana Authors and Their Books, 1917–1966

More about Cole Porter

Birth name: Cole Albert Porter

Official links & social profiles

www.coleporter.org

All birth date sources

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Questions people ask

Where was Cole Porter born?

Cole Porter was born in Peru, United States.

What was Cole Porter’s name at birth?

Cole Porter’s recorded birth name is Cole Albert Porter.

When did Cole Porter die?

Cole Porter died on October 15, 1964.