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Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss

Australian artist (1878–1939)
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Summary

Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Melbourne[2]. She was born on January 1, 1878[3]. She died in London[4]. She died on January 1, 1939[5]. She worked as a painter[6] and watercolorist[7].

Key Facts

  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss's place of birth was Melbourne[2].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss passed away in London[4].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss was born on January 1, 1878[3].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss was born on May 17, 1878[8].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss died on January 1, 1939[5].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss died on January 1939[9].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss was married to Nevin Tait[10].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss held citizenship in Australia[11].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss worked as a painter[6].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss's professions included watercolorist[7].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss was educated at Slade School of Fine Art[12].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss is recorded as female[13].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss's Commons category is recorded as Bess Norriss Tait[15].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss's family name is recorded as Q112600375[16].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss's given name is recorded as Elizabeth[17].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss's given name is recorded as May[18].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss's Commons Creator page is recorded as Bess Norriss[19].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Know My Name[20].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Art+Feminism[21].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[22].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[23].
  • Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss's artist files at is recorded as Frick Art Research Library[24].

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Origins and Family

Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss's place of birth was Melbourne[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1878[3] and May 17, 1878[8].

Education

Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss was educated at Slade School of Fine Art[12].

Career and Affiliations

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

Personal Life

Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss was married to Nevin Tait[10].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1939[5] and January 1939[9]. Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss died in London[4].

FAQs

Where was Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss born?

Born in Melbourne[2].

Where did Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss die?

Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss died in London[4].

Who was Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss married to?

Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss's spouses include Nevin Tait[10].

What did Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss do for work?

Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss worked as painter[6] and watercolorist[7].

Where did Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss go to school?

Elizabeth May (Bess) Norriss was educated at Slade School of Fine Art[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Artists of the World. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Artists of the World. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . adb.anu.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Artists of the World. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . Australian Dictionary of Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Artists of the World. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name → Q112600375
    Educated at → Slade School of Fine Art
    National portrait gallery (london) person id → mp03309
    Date of death → +1939-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1939-01-00T00:00:00Z
    + 31 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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