Augustus John

Summary

Augustus John is a human^[1]. Born in Tenby^[2], he… he was born on +1878-01-04T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Fordingbridge^[4]. He died on +1961-10-31T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a painter^[6], etcher^[7], draftsperson^[8], muralist^[9], and artist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (368 views/month, #6,990 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Augustus John's place of birth was Tenby^[2].
• Augustus John passed away in Fordingbridge^[4].
• Augustus John was born on +1878-01-04T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Augustus John died on +1961-10-31T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Augustus John's father was Edwin William John^[12].
• Augustus John's mother was Augusta Smith^[13].
• Among Augustus John's spouses was Dorelia McNeill^[14].
• Augustus John was married to Evelyn St. Croix Fleming^[15].
• Augustus John was married to Ida Nettleship^[16].
• A child of Augustus John was Amaryllis Fleming^[17].
• A child of Augustus John was Caspar John^[18].
• A child of Augustus John was Edwin John^[19].
• A child of Augustus John was Poppet Pol^[20].
• A child of Augustus John was Vivien White^[21].
• A child of Augustus John was Romilly John^[22].
• Augustus John held citizenship in United Kingdom^[23].
• Augustus John held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[24].
• Augustus John's professions included painter^[6].
• Augustus John worked as an etcher^[7].
• Augustus John worked as a draftsperson^[8].
• Augustus John's professions included muralist^[9].
• Augustus John's professions included artist^[10].
• Augustus John was employed by University of Liverpool^[25].
• Augustus John was educated at Slade School of Fine Art^[26].
• A notable work attributed to Augustus John is Madame Suggia^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Augustus John was born in Tenby^[2]. He was born on +1878-01-04T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Edwin William John^[12]. His mother was Augusta Smith^[13].

Education

Augustus John was educated at Slade School of Fine Art^[26]. Studied under Frederick Brown^[28] and Henry Tonks^[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter^[6], etcher^[7], draftsperson^[8], muralist^[9], and artist^[10]. Among Augustus John's employers was University of Liverpool^[25].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Madame Suggia^[27], a painting^[30], founded in 1920^[31] and Man met pijp^[32], a painting^[33], in Netherlands^[34], founded in 1912^[35].

Recognition

Augustus John received the Order of Merit^[36].

Personal Life

Spouses include Dorelia McNeill^[14], a model^[37], 1881–1969^[38]; Evelyn St. Croix Fleming^[15], a socialite^[39], 1885–1964^[40], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[41]; and Ida Nettleship^[16], a painter^[42], 1877–1907^[43]. Children include Amaryllis Fleming^[17], a music educator^[44], 1925–1999^[45], of United Kingdom^[46]; Caspar John^[18], an aircraft pilot^[47], 1903–1984^[48], of United Kingdom^[49], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[50]; Edwin John^[19], a boxer^[51], 1905–1978^[52]; Poppet Pol^[20], 1912–1997^[53]; Vivien White^[21], a painter^[54], 1915–1994^[55]; and Romilly John^[22], a writer^[56], 1906–1986^[57].

Death and Burial

Augustus John died on +1961-10-31T00:00:00Z^[5]. He died in Fordingbridge^[4].

Why It Matters

Augustus John ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (368 views/month, #6,990 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[58] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[59]

He has been cited as an influence by Glen Keane^[60], a cartoonist^[61], b. 1954^[62], of United States^[63], awarded the Disney Legends^[64].

FAQs

Where was Augustus John born?

Augustus John's place of birth was Tenby^[2].

Where did Augustus John die?

Augustus John died in Fordingbridge^[4].

Who were Augustus John's parents?

Augustus John's father was Edwin William John^[12]. Augustus John's mother was Augusta Smith^[13].

Who was Augustus John married to?

Augustus John's spouses include Dorelia McNeill^[14], Evelyn St. Croix Fleming^[15], and Ida Nettleship^[16].

What did Augustus John do for work?

Augustus John worked as painter^[6], etcher^[7], draftsperson^[8], muralist^[9], and artist^[10].

Where did Augustus John go to school?

Augustus John was educated at Slade School of Fine Art^[26].

What awards did Augustus John receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit^[36].

Who did Augustus John influence?

Augustus John has been cited as an influence by Glen Keane^[60].