Cherry Kearton

English nature photographer and filmmaker (1871–1940)
Person human Q5092409
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Cherry Kearton

Summary

Cherry Kearton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Swaledale[2]. He was born on January 1, 1871[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1940[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], filmmaker[7], and film director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Swaledale[2], Cherry Kearton…
  • Cherry Kearton passed away in London[4].
  • Cherry Kearton was born on January 1, 1871[3].
  • Cherry Kearton was born on July 8, 1871[10].
  • Cherry Kearton died on January 1, 1940[5].
  • Cherry Kearton died on September 27, 1940[11].
  • Cherry Kearton was married to Ada Cherry Kearton[12].
  • Cherry Kearton held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Cherry Kearton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Cherry Kearton's professions included photographer[6].
  • Cherry Kearton's professions included filmmaker[7].
  • Cherry Kearton worked as a film director[8].
  • Cherry Kearton was a member of Richard and Cherry Kearton[15].
  • Cherry Kearton is recorded as male[16].
  • Cherry Kearton's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Cherry Kearton is part of Richard and Cherry Kearton[18].
  • Cherry Kearton's Commons category is recorded as Cherry Kearton[19].
  • Cherry Kearton's family name is recorded as Kearton[20].
  • Cherry Kearton's given name is recorded as Cherry[21].
  • Cherry Kearton's partner in business or sport is recorded as Richard Kearton[22].
  • Cherry Kearton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Cherry Kearton's Commons Creator page is recorded as Cherry Kearton[24].
  • Cherry Kearton's sibling is recorded as Richard Kearton[25].
  • Cherry Kearton's has works in the collection is recorded as Netherlands Photo Museum[26].
  • Cherry Kearton's has works in the collection is recorded as J. Paul Getty Museum[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Swaledale[2], Cherry Kearton… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1871[3] and July 8, 1871[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], filmmaker[7], and film director[8].

Personal Life

Cherry Kearton was married to Ada Cherry Kearton[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1940[5] and September 27, 1940[11]. Cherry Kearton died in London[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Cherry Kearton include Cherry Kearton Medal and Award[28], an award[29].

Why It Matters

Cherry Kearton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Entities named for him include Cherry Kearton Medal and Award[28], an award[29].

FAQs

Where was Cherry Kearton born?

Cherry Kearton was born in Swaledale[2].

Where did Cherry Kearton die?

Cherry Kearton died in London[4].

Who was Cherry Kearton married to?

Cherry Kearton's spouses include Ada Cherry Kearton[12].

What did Cherry Kearton do for work?

Cherry Kearton worked as photographer[6], filmmaker[7], and film director[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Partner in business or sport Richard Kearton
    Given name Cherry
    Instance of human
    Part of Richard and Cherry Kearton
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