Edward Theodore Compton

British artist (1849-1921)
Person human Q1293858
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Edward Theodore Compton

Summary

Edward Theodore Compton is a human[1]. He was born in London Borough of Hackney[2]. He was born on July 29, 1849[3]. He died in Feldafing[4]. He died on March 22, 1921[5]. He worked as a painter[6], illustrator[7], mountaineer[8], and traveler[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Edward Theodore Compton was born in London Borough of Hackney[2].
  • Born in London[11], Edward Theodore Compton…
  • Edward Theodore Compton passed away in Feldafing[4].
  • Edward Theodore Compton was born on July 29, 1849[3].
  • Edward Theodore Compton died on March 22, 1921[5].
  • Edward Theodore Compton's father was Theodore Compton[12].
  • A child of Edward Theodore Compton was Edward Harrison Compton[13].
  • Edward Theodore Compton held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Edward Theodore Compton worked as a painter[6].
  • Edward Theodore Compton worked as an illustrator[7].
  • Edward Theodore Compton's professions included mountaineer[8].
  • Edward Theodore Compton's professions included traveler[9].
  • Edward Theodore Compton's field of work was painting[15].
  • Edward Theodore Compton's field of work was book illustration[16].
  • Edward Theodore Compton's field of work was travel[17].
  • Edward Theodore Compton's field of work was climbing[18].
  • Edward Theodore Compton's education included a stint at Sidcot School[19].
  • Edward Theodore Compton is recorded as male[20].
  • Edward Theodore Compton's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Edward Theodore Compton's Commons category is recorded as Edward Theodore Compton[22].
  • Edward Theodore Compton's sport is recorded as mountaineering[23].
  • Edward Theodore Compton's family name is recorded as Compton[24].
  • Edward Theodore Compton's given name is recorded as Edward[25].
  • Edward Theodore Compton's given name is recorded as Theodore[26].
  • Edward Theodore Compton's Commons gallery is recorded as Edward Theodore Compton[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include London Borough of Hackney[2], a London borough[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1965[30] and London[11], a metropolis[31], in Roman Empire[32], founded in 0047[33]. Edward Theodore Compton was born on July 29, 1849[3]. His father was Theodore Compton[12].

Education

Edward Theodore Compton's education included a stint at Sidcot School[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], illustrator[7], mountaineer[8], and traveler[9]. Fields of work include painting[15], a method[34]; book illustration[16], a genre[35]; travel[17]; and climbing[18], a type of sport[36].

Personal Life

A child of Edward Theodore Compton was Edward Harrison Compton[13].

Death and Burial

Edward Theodore Compton died on March 22, 1921[5]. He died in Feldafing[4].

Why It Matters

Edward Theodore Compton ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Edward Theodore Compton born?

Edward Theodore Compton's place of birth was London Borough of Hackney[2].

Where did Edward Theodore Compton die?

Edward Theodore Compton died in Feldafing[4].

Who were Edward Theodore Compton's parents?

Edward Theodore Compton's father was Theodore Compton[12].

What did Edward Theodore Compton do for work?

Edward Theodore Compton worked as painter[6], illustrator[7], mountaineer[8], and traveler[9].

Where did Edward Theodore Compton go to school?

Edward Theodore Compton was educated at Sidcot School[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . RKDartists. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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