Alexander Cozens

British artist (1717-1786)
Person human Q2610149
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Alexander Cozens

Summary

Alexander Cozens is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1717[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 23, 1786[5]. He worked as a painter[6], draftsperson[7], landscape painter[8], and printmaker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Cozens's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Alexander Cozens died in London[4].
  • Alexander Cozens was born on January 1, 1717[3].
  • Alexander Cozens died on April 23, 1786[5].
  • Alexander Cozens's father was Richard Cosenz[11].
  • A child of Alexander Cozens was John Robert Cozens[12].
  • Alexander Cozens held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[13].
  • Alexander Cozens held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Alexander Cozens worked as a painter[6].
  • Alexander Cozens worked as a draftsperson[7].
  • Alexander Cozens's professions included landscape painter[8].
  • Alexander Cozens worked as a printmaker[9].
  • Alexander Cozens is recorded as male[15].
  • Alexander Cozens's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Alexander Cozens's family is recorded as Cozens family[17].
  • Alexander Cozens's genre is landscape painting[18].
  • Alexander Cozens's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Cozens[19].
  • Alexander Cozens's family name is recorded as Cozens[20].
  • Alexander Cozens's given name is recorded as Alexander[21].
  • Alexander Cozens's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Alexander Cozens's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Alexander Cozens's Commons Creator page is recorded as Alexander Cozens[24].
  • Alexander Cozens's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Alexander Cozens'}[25].
  • Alexander Cozens's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[26].
  • Alexander Cozens's has works in the collection is recorded as Art Institute of Chicago[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexander Cozens… he was born on January 1, 1717[3]. His father was Richard Cosenz[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], draftsperson[7], landscape painter[8], and printmaker[9].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Cozens was John Robert Cozens[12].

Death and Burial

Alexander Cozens died on April 23, 1786[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Cozens ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Cozens born?

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexander Cozens…

Where did Alexander Cozens die?

Alexander Cozens died in London[4].

Who were Alexander Cozens's parents?

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

What did Alexander Cozens do for work?

Alexander Cozens worked as painter[6], draftsperson[7], landscape painter[8], and printmaker[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . RKDartists. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Genre landscape painting
    Family name Cozens
    Place of death London
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