David Low

British (Australasian) cartoonist (1891-1963)
Person human Q473773
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David Low

Summary

David Low is a human[1]. He was born in Dunedin[2]. He was born on April 7, 1891[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on September 19, 1963[5]. He worked as a caricaturist[6], journalist[7], illustrator[8], and cartoonist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (370 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • David Low was born in Dunedin[2].
  • David Low died in London[4].
  • David Low was born on April 7, 1891[3].
  • David Low died on September 19, 1963[5].
  • David Low held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • David Low held citizenship in Australia[12].
  • David Low held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • David Low held citizenship in New Zealand[14].
  • David Low's professions included caricaturist[6].
  • David Low worked as a journalist[7].
  • David Low worked as an illustrator[8].
  • David Low worked as a cartoonist[9].
  • David Low's field of work was caricature[15].
  • David Low was educated at Christchurch Boys' High School[16].
  • David Low received the Knight Bachelor[17].
  • David Low received the Silver T-Square Award[18].
  • David Low is recorded as male[19].
  • David Low's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • David Low's genre is caricature[21].
  • David Low's Commons category is recorded as David Low[22].
  • David Low's family name is recorded as Low[23].
  • David Low's given name is recorded as David[24].
  • David Low's described by source is recorded as COLONEL BLIMP. David Low's Oracle.[25].
  • David Low's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[26].
  • David Low's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

David Low was born in Dunedin[2]. He was born on April 7, 1891[3].

Education

David Low was educated at Christchurch Boys' High School[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include caricaturist[6], journalist[7], illustrator[8], and cartoonist[9]. David Low's field of work was caricature[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Bachelor[17], a title of honor[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1300[30] and Silver T-Square Award[18], a class of award[31], in United States[32], founded in 1948[33].

Death and Burial

David Low died on September 19, 1963[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

David Low ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (370 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was David Low born?

Born in Dunedin[2], David Low…

Where did David Low die?

David Low passed away in London[4].

What did David Low do for work?

David Low worked as caricaturist[6], journalist[7], illustrator[8], and cartoonist[9].

Where did David Low go to school?

David Low was educated at Christchurch Boys' High School[16].

What awards did David Low receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[17] and Silver T-Square Award[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name David
    Field of work caricature
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library, Wikiproject Australian Cartooning
    Instance of human
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