Electra Havemeyer Webb

American antique collector (1888-1960)
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Electra Havemeyer Webb

Summary

Electra Havemeyer Webb is a human[1]. She was born in New York City[2]. She was born on August 16, 1888[3]. She died in New York City[4]. She died on January 1, 1960[5]. She worked as an art collector[6] and philanthropist[7]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Electra Havemeyer Webb…
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb died in New York City[4].
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb was born on August 16, 1888[3].
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb died on January 1, 1960[5].
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb died on November 19, 1960[9].
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb's father was Henry Osborne Havemeyer[10].
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb's mother was Louisine Havemeyer[11].
  • Among Electra Havemeyer Webb's spouses was James Watson Webb, Sr.[12].
  • A child of Electra Havemeyer Webb was J. Watson Webb, Jr.[13].
  • A child of Electra Havemeyer Webb was Electra Webb Bostwick[14].
  • A child of Electra Havemeyer Webb was Lila Vanderbilt Webb[15].
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb held citizenship in United States[16].
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb's professions included art collector[6].
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb's professions included philanthropist[7].
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb was educated at Spence School[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Electra Havemeyer Webb is Shelburne Museum[18].
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb is recorded as female[19].
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb's Commons category is recorded as Electra Havemeyer Webb[21].
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb's family name is recorded as Havemeyer[22].
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb's given name is recorded as Electra[23].
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Electra Havemeyer'}[24].
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[25].
  • Electra Havemeyer Webb's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Provenance[26].

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Origins and Family

Electra Havemeyer Webb was born in New York City[2]. She was born on August 16, 1888[3]. Her father was Henry Osborne Havemeyer[10]. Her mother was Louisine Havemeyer[11].

Education

Electra Havemeyer Webb's education included a stint at Spence School[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art collector[6] and philanthropist[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Electra Havemeyer Webb is Shelburne Museum[18].

Personal Life

Among Electra Havemeyer Webb's spouses was James Watson Webb, Sr.[12]. Children include J. Watson Webb, Jr.[13], a film editor[27], 1916–2000[28], of United States[29]; Electra Webb Bostwick[14], an artist[30], 1910–1980[31], of United States[32]; and Lila Vanderbilt Webb[15], 1913–1961[33].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1960[5] and November 19, 1960[9]. Electra Havemeyer Webb died in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Electra Havemeyer Webb ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (108 views/month, #7,248 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Electra Havemeyer Webb born?

Electra Havemeyer Webb's place of birth was New York City[2].

Where did Electra Havemeyer Webb die?

Electra Havemeyer Webb passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Electra Havemeyer Webb's parents?

Electra Havemeyer Webb's father was Henry Osborne Havemeyer[10]. Electra Havemeyer Webb's mother was Louisine Havemeyer[11].

Who was Electra Havemeyer Webb married to?

Electra Havemeyer Webb's spouses include James Watson Webb, Sr.[12].

What did Electra Havemeyer Webb do for work?

Electra Havemeyer Webb worked as art collector[6] and philanthropist[7].

Where did Electra Havemeyer Webb go to school?

Electra Havemeyer Webb was educated at Spence School[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Archives Directory for the History of Collecting in America. wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . shelburnemuseum.org. shelburnemuseum.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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