Edward Gordon Craig

Summary

Edward Gordon Craig is a human^[1]. Born in Stevenage^[2], he… he was born on January 16, 1872^[3]. He died in Vence^[4]. He died on July 29, 1966^[5]. He worked as a director^[6], illustrator^[7], scenographer^[8], painter^[9], and stage actor^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (940 views/month, #7,009 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Edward Gordon Craig was born in Stevenage^[2].
• Edward Gordon Craig passed away in Vence^[4].
• Edward Gordon Craig was born on January 16, 1872^[3].
• Edward Gordon Craig died on July 29, 1966^[5].
• Edward Gordon Craig's father was Edward William Godwin^[12].
• Edward Gordon Craig's mother was Ellen Terry^[13].
• Edward Gordon Craig was married to Helen Mary Gibson^[14].
• Among Edward Gordon Craig's spouses was Elena Fortuna Meo^[15].
• A child of Edward Gordon Craig was Deirdre Craig^[16].
• A child of Edward Gordon Craig was Edward Carrick^[17].
• A child of Edward Gordon Craig was David Lees^[18].
• A child of Edward Gordon Craig was Ellen Gordon Craig^[19].
• A child of Edward Gordon Craig was Philip Carlisle T. Craig^[20].
• A child of Edward Gordon Craig was Rosemary Nell A. Craig^[21].
• Edward Gordon Craig held citizenship in United Kingdom^[22].
• Edward Gordon Craig worked as a director^[6].
• Edward Gordon Craig worked as an illustrator^[7].
• Edward Gordon Craig worked as a scenographer^[8].
• Edward Gordon Craig's professions included painter^[9].
• Edward Gordon Craig's professions included stage actor^[10].
• Edward Gordon Craig worked as a theatrical director^[23].
• Edward Gordon Craig's education included a stint at Bradfield College^[24].
• Edward Gordon Craig received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[25].
• Edward Gordon Craig received the Companion of Honour^[26].
• Edward Gordon Craig received the Royal Designer for Industry^[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Gordon Craig was born in Stevenage^[2]. He was born on January 16, 1872^[3]. His father was Edward William Godwin^[12]. His mother was Ellen Terry^[13].

Education

Edward Gordon Craig's education included a stint at Bradfield College^[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include director^[6], illustrator^[7], scenographer^[8], painter^[9], stage actor^[10], and theatrical director^[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[25], a grade of an order^[28], in United Kingdom^[29]; Companion of Honour^[26], a grade of an order^[30]; and Royal Designer for Industry^[27], an award^[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Helen Mary Gibson^[14] and Elena Fortuna Meo^[15], 1879–1957^[32]. Children include Deirdre Craig^[16], 1906–1913^[33]; Edward Carrick^[17], a film director^[34], 1905–1998^[35], of United Kingdom^[36]; David Lees^[18], a photojournalist^[37], 1916–2004^[38], of United States^[39]; Ellen Gordon Craig^[19], 1904–1975^[40]; Philip Carlisle T. Craig^[20]; and Rosemary Nell A. Craig^[21].

Death and Burial

Edward Gordon Craig died on July 29, 1966^[5]. He died in Vence^[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Gordon Craig ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (940 views/month, #7,009 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[41] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[42]

FAQs

Where was Edward Gordon Craig born?

Born in Stevenage^[2], Edward Gordon Craig…

Where did Edward Gordon Craig die?

Edward Gordon Craig passed away in Vence^[4].

Who were Edward Gordon Craig's parents?

Edward Gordon Craig's father was Edward William Godwin^[12]. Edward Gordon Craig's mother was Ellen Terry^[13].

Who was Edward Gordon Craig married to?

Edward Gordon Craig's spouses include Helen Mary Gibson^[14] and Elena Fortuna Meo^[15].

What did Edward Gordon Craig do for work?

Edward Gordon Craig worked as director^[6], illustrator^[7], scenographer^[8], painter^[9], and stage actor^[10].

Where did Edward Gordon Craig go to school?

Edward Gordon Craig was educated at Bradfield College^[24].

What awards did Edward Gordon Craig receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire^[25], Companion of Honour^[26], and Royal Designer for Industry^[27].