Edward Rooker

English engraver, draughtsman and actor
Person human Q5345108
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Edward Rooker

Summary

Edward Rooker is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on January 1, 1712[3]. He died on November 22, 1774[4]. He worked as an actor[5], draftsperson[6], engraver[7], and exlibrist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edward Rooker was born in London[2].
  • Edward Rooker was born on January 1, 1712[3].
  • Edward Rooker was born on 1724[10].
  • Edward Rooker died on November 22, 1774[4].
  • A child of Edward Rooker was Michael Angelo Rooker[11].
  • Edward Rooker held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Edward Rooker held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Edward Rooker worked as an actor[5].
  • Edward Rooker worked as a draftsperson[6].
  • Edward Rooker's professions included engraver[7].
  • Edward Rooker worked as an exlibrist[8].
  • A notable student of Edward Rooker was William Watts[14].
  • Edward Rooker is recorded as male[15].
  • Edward Rooker's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Edward Rooker's Commons category is recorded as Edward Rooker[17].
  • Edward Rooker's family name is recorded as Rooker[18].
  • Edward Rooker's given name is recorded as Edward[19].
  • Edward Rooker's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • Edward Rooker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Edward Rooker's Commons Creator page is recorded as Edward Rooker[22].
  • Edward Rooker's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[23].
  • Edward Rooker's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as NADD Wikidata project[24].
  • Edward Rooker's has works in the collection is recorded as Nationalmuseum[25].
  • Edward Rooker's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Art[26].
  • Edward Rooker's has works in the collection is recorded as Royal Academy of Arts[27].

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Origins and Family

Edward Rooker was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1712[3] and 1724[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[5], draftsperson[6], engraver[7], and exlibrist[8]. A notable student of Edward Rooker was William Watts[14].

Personal Life

A child of Edward Rooker was Michael Angelo Rooker[11].

Death and Burial

Edward Rooker died on November 22, 1774[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Rooker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Edward Rooker born?

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

What did Edward Rooker do for work?

Edward Rooker worked as actor[5], draftsperson[6], engraver[7], and exlibrist[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . online catalogue of Huis van het boek. Retrieved . mmm-web.adlibhosting.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . artist list of the National Museum of Sweden. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Wikidata description English engraver, draughtsman and actor
    Date of death +1774-11-22T00:00:00Z
    Union list of artist names id 500028800
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