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Date of Birth
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10-May-1960
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Place of Birth
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Dublin
(Republic of Ireland, Ireland)
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Nationality
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Republic of Ireland
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Also know as
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Bono (músico), Bono, Paul David Hewson, Paul David Hewson, bono, Bono Vox, B-Man, Bon, The Mirrorball Man, Bono, Paul David Hewson, Paul David Hewson, Bon, B-Man, The Mirrorball Man, Paul David Hewson, Bono Vox, U2, Paul David Hewson, Bono Vox, Paul David Hewson, l'Anticristo, Bono Vox, Paul David Hewson, Paul David Hewson, Bono, Πολ ΧιοÏσον, Πολ ÎÏ„Îιβιντ ΧιοÏσον, Paul Hewson, Paul David Hewson, โบโน
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Profession
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Singer, Musician, Film Score Composer, Businessperson, Songwriter, Guitarist, Actor, Activist, Lyricist
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Paul David Hewson, known by his stage name Bono, is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, venture capitalist, businessman, and philanthropist. He is best recognized as the frontman of the Dublin-based rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his future wife, Alison Stewart, and the future members of U2. Bono writes almost all U2 lyrics, frequently using religious, social, and political themes. During U2's early years, Bono's lyrics contributed to their rebellious and spiritual tone. As the band matured, his lyrics became inspired more by personal experiences shared with the other members.
Outside the band, he has collaborated and recorded with numerous artists, is managing director and a managing partner of Elevation Partners, and has refurbished and owns The Clarence Hotel in Dublin with The Edge. Bono is also widely known for his activism concerning Africa, for which he co-founded DATA, EDUN, the ONE Campaign and Product Red. He has organised and played in several benefit concerts and has met with influential politicians. Bono has been praised and criticised for his activism and involvement with U2. He was granted a knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and, with Bill and Melinda Gates, was named Time Person of the Year in 2005, among other awards and nominations. On 17 July 2013, the BBC announced that Bono had been made a Commandeur of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
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