Alexander Cozens

British artist (1717-1786)
Person human Q2610149
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Summary

Alexander Cozens was born on January 1, 1717[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on April 23, 1786[3], in London[4]. He worked as a painter[5], draftsperson[6], landscape painter[7], and printmaker[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (220 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Father: Richard Cosenz[10]
  • Mother: Q140001693[11]
  • Child: John Robert Cozens[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[13], Russian Empire[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Family: Cozens family[16]
  • Genre: landscape painting[17]
  • Commons category: Alexander Cozens[18]
  • Family name: Cozens[19]
  • Given name: Alexander[20]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[22]
  • Commons Creator page: Alexander Cozens[23]
  • Name in native language: Alexander Cozens[24]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[25]
  • Has works in the collection: Art Institute of Chicago[26]

Why It Matters

Alexander Cozens has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Cozens born?

Alexander Cozens's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Alexander Cozens die?

Alexander Cozens died in London[4].

Who were Alexander Cozens's parents?

Alexander Cozens's father was Richard Cosenz[10]. Alexander Cozens's mother was Q140001693[11].

What did Alexander Cozens do for work?

Alexander Cozens worked as a painter[5], draftsperson[6], landscape painter[7], and printmaker[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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