Edward Molyneux

Paris-based British fashion designer and art dealer between the 1920s and 1950s (1891-1974)
Person human Q320741
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Edward Molyneux

Summary

Edward Molyneux is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on September 5, 1891[3]. He passed away in Monaco[4]. He died on March 23, 1974[5]. He worked as a grand couturier[6], perfumer[7], painter[8], businessperson[9], and art dealer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Edward Molyneux's place of birth was London[2].
  • Edward Molyneux passed away in Monaco[4].
  • Edward Molyneux was born on September 5, 1891[3].
  • Edward Molyneux died on March 23, 1974[5].
  • Edward Molyneux's father was Justin Molyneux[12].
  • Edward Molyneux's mother was Elizabeth Kenny[13].
  • Edward Molyneux was married to Jessie Muriel Dunsmuir[14].
  • Edward Molyneux held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Edward Molyneux's professions included grand couturier[6].
  • Edward Molyneux worked as a perfumer[7].
  • Edward Molyneux's professions included painter[8].
  • Edward Molyneux's professions included businessperson[9].
  • Edward Molyneux worked as an art dealer[10].
  • Edward Molyneux's professions included fashion designer[16].
  • A notable student of Edward Molyneux was Pierre Balmain[17].
  • Edward Molyneux received the Royal Designer for Industry[18].
  • Edward Molyneux is recorded as male[19].
  • Edward Molyneux's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Edward Molyneux's Commons category is recorded as Edward Molyneux[21].
  • Edward Molyneux's family name is recorded as Molyneux[22].
  • Edward Molyneux's given name is recorded as Edward[23].
  • Edward Molyneux's work location is recorded as France[24].
  • Edward Molyneux's described at URL is recorded as http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/Collection/artist-info.1723.html?artobj_artistId=1723&pageNumber=1[25].
  • Edward Molyneux's depicted by is recorded as National Gallery Vulnerable to Provenance Questions[26].
  • Edward Molyneux's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Edward Molyneux… he was born on September 5, 1891[3]. His father was Justin Molyneux[12]. His mother was Elizabeth Kenny[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include grand couturier[6], perfumer[7], painter[8], businessperson[9], art dealer[10], and fashion designer[16]. A notable student of Edward Molyneux was Pierre Balmain[17].

Recognition

Edward Molyneux received the Royal Designer for Industry[18].

Personal Life

Among Edward Molyneux's spouses was Jessie Muriel Dunsmuir[14].

Death and Burial

Edward Molyneux died on March 23, 1974[5]. He died in Monaco[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Molyneux ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,274 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 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Edward Molyneux born?

Edward Molyneux was born in London[2].

Where did Edward Molyneux die?

Edward Molyneux died in Monaco[4].

Who were Edward Molyneux's parents?

Edward Molyneux's father was Justin Molyneux[12]. Edward Molyneux's mother was Elizabeth Kenny[13].

Who was Edward Molyneux married to?

Edward Molyneux's spouses include Jessie Muriel Dunsmuir[14].

What did Edward Molyneux do for work?

Edward Molyneux worked as grand couturier[6], perfumer[7], painter[8], businessperson[9], and art dealer[10].

What awards did Edward Molyneux receive?

Honors received include Royal Designer for Industry[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . thersa.org. Retrieved . thersa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . washingtonpost.com. washingtonpost.com. Provenance: 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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