Chris Foss

British artist (born 1946)
Person human Q957821
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Summary

Chris Foss is a human[1]. His place of birth was Guernsey[2]. He was born on March 16, 1946[3]. He worked as a painter[4], illustrator[5], writer[6], and graphic artist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Guernsey[2].
  • Chris Foss's place of birth was Guernsey[9].
  • Chris Foss was born on March 16, 1946[3].
  • Chris Foss held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Chris Foss worked as a painter[4].
  • Chris Foss's professions included illustrator[5].
  • Chris Foss worked as a writer[6].
  • Chris Foss's professions included graphic artist[7].
  • Chris Foss is recorded as male[11].
  • Chris Foss's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Chris Foss's Commons category is recorded as Chris Foss[13].
  • Chris Foss's family name is recorded as Foss[14].
  • Chris Foss's given name is recorded as Chris[15].
  • Chris Foss's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[16].
  • Chris Foss's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Chris Foss'}[17].
  • Chris Foss's different from is recorded as Christopher F. Foss[18].
  • Chris Foss's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right represented by CISAC-member[19].
  • Chris Foss's has works in the collection is recorded as Guernsey Museum and Art Gallery[20].
  • Chris Foss's writing language is recorded as English[21].
  • Chris Foss's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[22].
  • Chris Foss's P14750 is recorded as FAB5-B503-CB1F-EEEB-CB7D[23].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Guernsey[2], a Crown Dependencies[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1204[26]. Chris Foss was born on March 16, 1946[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[4], illustrator[5], writer[6], and graphic artist[7].

Why It Matters

Chris Foss has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Chris Foss born?

Chris Foss was born in Guernsey[2].

What did Chris Foss do for work?

Chris Foss worked as painter[4], illustrator[5], writer[6], and graphic artist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . DACS register. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → FAB5-B503-CB1F-EEEB-CB7D
    Place of birth → Guernsey, Guernsey
    Sitelink count → 11
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de', 'en', 'fi', 'fr', 'it', 'pl', 'ru', 'sl', 'uk']
    + 1 other property edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/57880|batch #57880]]: Import more precise places of birth, date from dewiki"
  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Copyright representative → reproduction right represented by CISAC-member
    Kbr person id → 14201122
    Libraries australia id → 36252475
    Nukat id → n2004044619
    + 51 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32157|batch #32157]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (38)"
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