Charles Grignion the Elder

British engraver and draughtsman (1717-1810)
Person human Q5078450
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Charles Grignion the Elder

Summary

Charles Grignion the Elder is a human[1]. Born in Covent Garden[2], he… he was born on October 25, 1717[3]. He died in Kentish Town[4]. He died on November 1, 1810[5]. He worked as an engraver[6], draftsperson[7], and printmaker[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Charles Grignion the Elder's place of birth was Covent Garden[2].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder's place of birth was London[10].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder passed away in Kentish Town[4].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder passed away in London[11].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder was born on October 25, 1717[3].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder was born on 1721[12].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder died on November 1, 1810[5].
  • Burial took place at St John the Baptist, Kentish Town[13].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder's professions included engraver[6].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder's professions included draftsperson[7].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder's professions included printmaker[8].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder's field of work was graphics[16].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder's field of work was visual arts[17].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder is recorded as male[18].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder's Commons category is recorded as Charles Grignion the Elder[20].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder's family name is recorded as Grignion[21].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder's given name is recorded as Charles[22].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder's work location is recorded as London[23].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder's work location is recorded as England[24].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder's relative is recorded as Charles Grignion the Younger[25].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder studied under Q280936[26].
  • Charles Grignion the Elder studied under Hubert-François Gravelot[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Covent Garden[2], an area of London[28], in United Kingdom[29] and London[10], a metropolis[30], in Roman Empire[31], founded in 0047[32]. Recorded date of birth include October 25, 1717[3] and 1721[12].

Education

Studied under Q280936[26], an engraver[33], 1707–1783[34], of France[35] and Hubert-François Gravelot[27], a painter[36], 1699–1773[37], of France[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engraver[6], draftsperson[7], and printmaker[8]. Fields of work include graphics[16], a method[39] and visual arts[17], a type of arts[40].

Death and Burial

Charles Grignion the Elder died on November 1, 1810[5]. Recorded place of death include Kentish Town[4], an area of London[41], in United Kingdom[42] and London[11], a metropolis[43], in Roman Empire[44], founded in 0047[45]. He is buried at St John the Baptist, Kentish Town[13].

Why It Matters

Charles Grignion the Elder ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Charles Grignion the Elder born?

Charles Grignion the Elder's place of birth was Covent Garden[2].

Where did Charles Grignion the Elder die?

Charles Grignion the Elder died in Kentish Town[4].

What did Charles Grignion the Elder do for work?

Charles Grignion the Elder worked as engraver[6], draftsperson[7], and printmaker[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . National Portrait Gallery (London) online artwork database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation engraver, draftsperson, printmaker
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32116|batch #32116]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (29)"
  2. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation engraver, draftsperson, printmaker
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, BEIC Digital Library
    Has works in the collection Minneapolis Institute of Art, National Gallery of Art, Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec +3
    Artist files at Frick Art Research Library
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30850|batch #30850]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (6)"
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