Effie Gray

Scottish artist and model (1828-1897)
Person human Q271543
Effie Gray
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Effie Gray

Summary

Effie Gray is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Perth[2]. She was born on January 1, 1828[3]. She passed away in Perth[4]. She died on December 23, 1897[5]. She worked as a model[6] and painter[7]. She ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,062 views/month, #6,573 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Effie Gray's place of birth was Perth[2].
  • Effie Gray passed away in Perth[4].
  • Effie Gray was born on January 1, 1828[3].
  • Effie Gray was born on May 7, 1828[9].
  • Effie Gray died on December 23, 1897[5].
  • Burial took place at Kinnoull Churchyard[10].
  • Effie Gray's father was George Gray[11].
  • Effie Gray's mother was Sophia Margaret Jameson[12].
  • Effie Gray was married to John Ruskin[13].
  • Effie Gray was married to John Everett Millais[14].
  • A child of Effie Gray was Sir Geoffrey William Millais, 4th Bt.[15].
  • A child of Effie Gray was Effie Gray Millais[16].
  • A child of Effie Gray was Alice Sophia Caroline Millais[17].
  • A child of Effie Gray was Sir Everett Millais, 2nd Baronet[18].
  • A child of Effie Gray was George Gray Millais[19].
  • A child of Effie Gray was John Guille Millais[20].
  • Effie Gray held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • Effie Gray's professions included model[6].
  • Effie Gray's professions included painter[7].
  • Effie Gray is recorded as female[22].
  • Effie Gray's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Effie Gray is associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood movement[24].
  • Effie Gray's Commons category is recorded as Effie Gray[25].
  • Effie Gray's family name is recorded as Gray[26].
  • Effie Gray's given name is recorded as Q992341[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Effie Gray's place of birth was Perth[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1828[3] and May 7, 1828[9]. Her father was George Gray[11]. Her mother was Sophia Margaret Jameson[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include model[6] and painter[7].

Personal Life

Spouses include John Ruskin[13], a writer[28], 1819–1900[29], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[30], awarded the Newdigate Prize[31], specialised in art criticism[32] and John Everett Millais[14], a painter[33], 1829–1896[34], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[35], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[36], specialised in painting[37]. Children include Sir Geoffrey William Millais, 4th Bt.[15], a photographer[38], 1863–1941[39]; Effie Gray Millais[16], 1858–1911[40]; Alice Sophia Caroline Millais[17], 1862–1936[41]; Sir Everett Millais, 2nd Baronet[18], 1856–1897[42]; George Gray Millais[19], 1857–1878[43]; and John Guille Millais[20], an explorer[44], 1865–1931[45], of United Kingdom[46], awarded the Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[47], specialised in botany[48].

Death and Burial

Effie Gray died on December 23, 1897[5]. She passed away in Perth[4]. She is buried at Kinnoull Churchyard[10].

Why It Matters

Effie Gray ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,062 views/month, #6,573 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Effie Gray born?

Effie Gray was born in Perth[2].

Where did Effie Gray die?

Effie Gray died in Perth[4].

Who were Effie Gray's parents?

Effie Gray's father was George Gray[11]. Effie Gray's mother was Sophia Margaret Jameson[12].

Who was Effie Gray married to?

Effie Gray's spouses include John Ruskin[13] and John Everett Millais[14].

What did Effie Gray do for work?

Effie Gray worked as model[6] and painter[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling Albert Gray
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Depicted by Effie Gray (Lady Millais), Euphemia 'Effie' Chalmers Gray, Mrs John Ruskin (1828-1898), later Lady Millais, with Foxgloves in her Hair (The Foxglove)
    Place of birth Perth
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