Biography
Who is Chris de Burgh?
Early life and real name
Christopher John Davison was born on October 15, 1948, in Venado Tuerto, Argentina. His father, Colonel Charles John Davison, worked as a British diplomat and engineer. His mother was Maeve Emily de Burgh. Because of his father's career, Chris de Burgh spent much of his early years moving between Malta, Nigeria, and the Belgian Congo. He later took his mother's maiden name as his stage name while keeping Davison as his legal surname.
The Davison family eventually settled in Bargy Castle in County Wexford, Ireland. The twelfth-century castle was converted into a hotel, and a young Chris sang for the guests there. He attended Marlborough College in Wiltshire, England, and later studied English and French at Trinity College Dublin.
Musical career and hits
Chris signed his first contract with A&M Records in 1974 and released his debut album, Far Beyond These Castle Walls. His 1975 track A Spaceman Came Travelling became a popular Christmas song, and his second album, Spanish Train and Other Stories, expanded his fan base. Early albums found success in South America and Europe before breaking into UK and North American charts.
In 1982, he released The Getaway, featuring the single Don't Pay the Ferryman. International success followed in 1986 with the ballad The Lady in Red, which reached number one in the UK and number three in the US. His later albums include Into the Light, Flying Colours, and the seventeenth album Footsteps, which included cover versions of songs that inspired him.
Family and personal life
Chris has been married to his wife Diane since 1977. They lived in Dalkey before moving to the Bushey Park Estate in Enniskerry, County Wicklow, which they later sold in 2023. They have two sons, Hubie and Michael, and a daughter named Rosanna who won the Miss World competition in 2003 for Ireland.
In addition to music, Chris has an interest in military history and collects vintage items and letters. He has also spoken about his spiritual beliefs and alternative therapies. In 2011, he sold bottles from his vintage wine cellar, setting a world record for a collection of postwar vintages.
Birthday and age
Chris de Burgh was born on October 15, 1948, which makes Chris 78 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Chris shares the date with 70 other famous people.
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