Edward Johnston

Summary

Edward Johnston is a human^[1]. He was born in Q18221189^[2]. He was born on February 11, 1872^[3]. He died in Ditchling^[4]. He died on November 26, 1944^[5]. He worked as a type designer^[6], graphic designer^[7], and writer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (273 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Q18221189^[2], Edward Johnston…
• Edward Johnston died in Ditchling^[4].
• Edward Johnston was born on February 11, 1872^[3].
• Edward Johnston was born on 1872^[10].
• Edward Johnston died on November 26, 1944^[5].
• Edward Johnston died on 1944^[11].
• Edward Johnston held citizenship in United Kingdom^[12].
• Edward Johnston's professions included type designer^[6].
• Edward Johnston's professions included graphic designer^[7].
• Edward Johnston worked as a writer^[8].
• Edward Johnston was employed by Central School of Art and Design^[13].
• Edward Johnston was employed by Royal College of Art^[14].
• Edward Johnston's education included a stint at University of Edinburgh^[15].
• A notable student of Edward Johnston was Florence Kate Kingsford^[16].
• Edward Johnston received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[17].
• Edward Johnston is recorded as male^[18].
• Edward Johnston's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Edward Johnston's Commons category is recorded as Edward Johnston^[20].
• Edward Johnston's family name is recorded as Johnston^[21].
• Edward Johnston's given name is recorded as Edward^[22].
• Edward Johnston's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[23].
• Edward Johnston's has works in the collection is recorded as Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam^[24].
• Edward Johnston's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired^[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Johnston's place of birth was Q18221189^[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 11, 1872^[3] and 1872^[10].

Education

Edward Johnston was educated at University of Edinburgh^[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include type designer^[6], graphic designer^[7], and writer^[8]. Employers include Central School of Art and Design^[13], an art academy^[26], in United Kingdom^[27], founded in 1896^[28] and Royal College of Art^[14], an art academy^[29], in United Kingdom^[30], founded in 1837^[31]. A notable student of Edward Johnston was Florence Kate Kingsford^[16].

Recognition

Edward Johnston received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 26, 1944^[5] and 1944^[11]. Edward Johnston died in Ditchling^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward Johnston include Johnston^[32], a typeface family^[33], founded in 1916^[34].

Why It Matters

Edward Johnston ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (273 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

Entities named for him include Johnston^[32], a typeface family^[33], founded in 1916^[34].

FAQs

Where was Edward Johnston born?

Born in Q18221189^[2], Edward Johnston…

Where did Edward Johnston die?

Edward Johnston passed away in Ditchling^[4].

What did Edward Johnston do for work?

Edward Johnston worked as type designer^[6], graphic designer^[7], and writer^[8].

Where did Edward Johnston go to school?

Edward Johnston was educated at University of Edinburgh^[15].

What awards did Edward Johnston receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire^[17].