Clare Leighton

English-born American artist (1898–1989)
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Clare Leighton

Summary

Clare Leighton is a human[1]. Her place of birth was London[2]. She was born on April 12, 1898[3]. She died in Woodbury[4]. She died on November 4, 1989[5]. She worked as an artist[6], illustrator[7], and writer[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Clare Leighton…
  • Clare Leighton passed away in Woodbury[4].
  • Clare Leighton was born on April 12, 1898[3].
  • Clare Leighton was born on 1898[10].
  • Clare Leighton died on November 4, 1989[5].
  • Clare Leighton died on 1989[11].
  • Burial took place at New North Cemetery[12].
  • Clare Leighton's father was Robert Leighton[13].
  • Clare Leighton's mother was Marie Connor Leighton[14].
  • Clare Leighton held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Clare Leighton's professions included artist[6].
  • Clare Leighton's professions included illustrator[7].
  • Clare Leighton worked as a writer[8].
  • Clare Leighton was employed by Duke University[16].
  • Clare Leighton's education included a stint at Slade School of Fine Art[17].
  • Clare Leighton's education included a stint at Central School of Art and Design[18].
  • Clare Leighton received the Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award[19].
  • Clare Leighton was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[20].
  • Clare Leighton is recorded as female[21].
  • Clare Leighton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Clare Leighton's archives at is recorded as Yale Center for British Art[23].
  • Clare Leighton's family name is recorded as Leighton[24].
  • Clare Leighton's given name is recorded as Clare[25].
  • Clare Leighton's described by source is recorded as Directory of Southern Women Artists[26].
  • Clare Leighton's described by source is recorded as American Women Artists, Past and Present: A Selected Bibliographic Guide[27].

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Origins and Family

Clare Leighton was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 12, 1898[3] and 1898[10]. Her father was Robert Leighton[13]. Her mother was Marie Connor Leighton[14].

Education

Educated at Slade School of Fine Art[17], an art academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1871[30] and Central School of Art and Design[18], an art academy[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1896[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include artist[6], illustrator[7], and writer[8]. Clare Leighton was employed by Duke University[16].

Recognition

Clare Leighton received the Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 4, 1989[5] and 1989[11]. Clare Leighton died in Woodbury[4]. Burial took place at New North Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Clare Leighton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Clare Leighton born?

Clare Leighton was born in London[2].

Where did Clare Leighton die?

Clare Leighton passed away in Woodbury[4].

Who were Clare Leighton's parents?

Clare Leighton's father was Robert Leighton[13]. Clare Leighton's mother was Marie Connor Leighton[14].

What did Clare Leighton do for work?

Clare Leighton worked as artist[6], illustrator[7], and writer[8].

Where did Clare Leighton go to school?

Clare Leighton was educated at Slade School of Fine Art[17] and Central School of Art and Design[18].

What awards did Clare Leighton receive?

Honors received include Women's Caucus for Art Lifetime Achievement Award[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Directory of Southern Women Artists. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Directory of Southern Women Artists. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Auckland Art Gallery online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Le Delarge. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . CLARA. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Directory of Southern Women Artists. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . CLARA. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Directory of Southern Women Artists. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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. [33] . 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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