Edward Linley Sambourne

British cartoonist (1844–1910)
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Edward Linley Sambourne

Summary

Edward Linley Sambourne is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on January 4, 1844[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on August 3, 1910[5]. He worked as a cartoonist[6], illustrator[7], caricaturist[8], painter[9], and printmaker[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Edward Linley Sambourne's place of birth was London[2].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne died in London[4].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne was born on January 4, 1844[3].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne died on August 3, 1910[5].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne's father was Edward Mott Sambourne[12].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne's mother was Frances Linley[13].
  • Among Edward Linley Sambourne's spouses was Marion Sambourne[14].
  • A child of Edward Linley Sambourne was Maud Frances Sambourne[15].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne worked as a cartoonist[6].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne's professions included illustrator[7].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne's professions included caricaturist[8].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne worked as a painter[9].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne worked as a printmaker[10].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne is recorded as male[17].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne's Commons category is recorded as Edward Linley Sambourne[19].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne's family name is recorded as Linley[20].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne's given name is recorded as Edward[21].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, second supplement[22].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[24].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne's Commons Creator page is recorded as Edward Linley Sambourne[26].
  • Edward Linley Sambourne's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Linley Sambourne's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 4, 1844[3]. His father was Edward Mott Sambourne[12]. His mother was Frances Linley[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartoonist[6], illustrator[7], caricaturist[8], painter[9], and printmaker[10].

Personal Life

Edward Linley Sambourne was married to Marion Sambourne[14]. A child of him was Maud Frances Sambourne[15].

Death and Burial

Edward Linley Sambourne died on August 3, 1910[5]. He passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Linley Sambourne ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,242 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Edward Linley Sambourne born?

Edward Linley Sambourne's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Edward Linley Sambourne die?

Edward Linley Sambourne passed away in London[4].

Who were Edward Linley Sambourne's parents?

Edward Linley Sambourne's father was Edward Mott Sambourne[12]. Edward Linley Sambourne's mother was Frances Linley[13].

Who was Edward Linley Sambourne married to?

Edward Linley Sambourne's spouses include Marion Sambourne[14].

What did Edward Linley Sambourne do for work?

Edward Linley Sambourne worked as cartoonist[6], illustrator[7], caricaturist[8], painter[9], and printmaker[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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