Edward Poynter

British artist (1836–1919)
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Edward Poynter

Summary

Edward Poynter is a human[1]. His place of birth was Paris[2]. He was born on March 20, 1836[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on July 26, 1919[5]. He worked as a painter[6], university teacher[7], art historian[8], and artist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Edward Poynter's place of birth was Paris[2].
  • Edward Poynter died in London[4].
  • Edward Poynter was born on March 20, 1836[3].
  • Edward Poynter was born on 1836[11].
  • Edward Poynter died on July 26, 1919[5].
  • Edward Poynter died on 1919[12].
  • Edward Poynter is buried at St Paul's Cathedral[13].
  • Edward Poynter's father was Ambrose Poynter[14].
  • Edward Poynter's mother was Emma Forster[15].
  • Edward Poynter was married to Agnes Poynter[16].
  • A child of Edward Poynter was Ambrose Macdonald Poynter[17].
  • A child of Edward Poynter was Sir Hugh Edward Poynter, 3rd Bt.[18].
  • Edward Poynter held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Edward Poynter worked as a painter[6].
  • Edward Poynter worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Edward Poynter's professions included art historian[8].
  • Edward Poynter worked as an artist[9].
  • Edward Poynter held the position of President of the Royal Academy of Arts[20].
  • Among Edward Poynter's employers was Slade School of Fine Art[21].
  • Edward Poynter's education included a stint at Heatherley School of Fine Art[22].
  • Edward Poynter was educated at Ipswich School[23].
  • Edward Poynter was educated at Beaux-Arts de Paris[24].
  • A notable student of Edward Poynter was John Collier[25].
  • A notable student of Edward Poynter was Dorothy Tennant[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Edward Poynter is Andromeda[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: GB[29]

  • Began / founded: 1836-03-20[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1919-07-26[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 2721d028-7b68-48b4-9b1f-f3985ee24e9d[32]

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Poynter's place of birth was Paris[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 20, 1836[3] and 1836[11]. His father was Ambrose Poynter[14]. His mother was Emma Forster[15].

Education

Educated at Heatherley School of Fine Art[22], a school[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1845[35]; Ipswich School[23], an independent school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1201[38]; and Beaux-Arts de Paris[24], an art academy[39], in France[40], founded in 1797[41], headquartered in 6th arrondissement of Paris[42]. Edward Poynter studied under Charles Gleyre[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], university teacher[7], art historian[8], and artist[9]. Edward Poynter was employed by Slade School of Fine Art[21]. He held the position of President of the Royal Academy of Arts[20]. Notable students include John Collier[25], a painter[44], 1850–1934[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[47] and Dorothy Tennant[26], a painter[48], 1855–1926[49], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[50], specialised in painting[51].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edward Poynter is Andromeda[27].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Bachelor[52], a title of honor[53], in United Kingdom[54], founded in 1300[55] and baronet[56], an order of chivalry[57], in United Kingdom[58].

Personal Life

Edward Poynter was married to Agnes Poynter[16]. Children include Ambrose Macdonald Poynter[17], an architect[59], 1867–1923[60], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[61] and Sir Hugh Edward Poynter, 3rd Bt.[18], 1882–1968[62].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 26, 1919[5] and 1919[12]. Edward Poynter died in London[4]. He is buried at St Paul's Cathedral[13].

Why It Matters

Edward Poynter has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

FAQs

Where was Edward Poynter born?

Born in Paris[2], Edward Poynter…

Where did Edward Poynter die?

Edward Poynter passed away in London[4].

Who were Edward Poynter's parents?

Edward Poynter's father was Ambrose Poynter[14]. Edward Poynter's mother was Emma Forster[15].

Who was Edward Poynter married to?

Edward Poynter's spouses include Agnes Poynter[16].

What did Edward Poynter do for work?

Edward Poynter worked as painter[6], university teacher[7], art historian[8], and artist[9].

Where did Edward Poynter go to school?

Edward Poynter was educated at Heatherley School of Fine Art[22], Ipswich School[23], and Beaux-Arts de Paris[24].

What awards did Edward Poynter receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[52] and baronet[56].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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