Ellen Terry

English actress (1847–1928)
Person human Q241966
Ellen Terry
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Ellen Terry

Summary

Ellen Terry is a human[1]. Born in Coventry[2], she… she was born on February 27, 1847[3]. She died in Tenterden[4]. She died on July 21, 1928[5]. She worked as a stage actor[6], film actor[7], impresario[8], and writer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,907 views/month, #6,709 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ellen Terry's place of birth was Coventry[2].
  • Ellen Terry passed away in Tenterden[4].
  • Ellen Terry died in Small Hythe[11].
  • Ellen Terry was born on February 27, 1847[3].
  • Ellen Terry died on July 21, 1928[5].
  • Ellen Terry is buried at St Paul's Church, Covent Garden[12].
  • Ellen Terry's father was Benjamin Terry[13].
  • Ellen Terry's mother was Sarah Ballard[14].
  • Ellen Terry was married to George Frederic Watts[15].
  • Ellen Terry was married to James Carew[16].
  • Ellen Terry was married to Edward William Godwin[17].
  • Among Ellen Terry's spouses was Charles Clavering Wardell Kelly[18].
  • A child of Ellen Terry was Edith Craig[19].
  • A child of Ellen Terry was Edward Gordon Craig[20].
  • Ellen Terry held citizenship in United Kingdom[21].
  • Ellen Terry worked as a stage actor[6].
  • Ellen Terry worked as a film actor[7].
  • Ellen Terry worked as an impresario[8].
  • Ellen Terry worked as a writer[9].
  • A notable student of Ellen Terry was Edith Craig[22].
  • Ellen Terry received the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[23].
  • Ellen Terry is recorded as female[24].
  • Ellen Terry's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Ellen Terry's Commons category is recorded as Ellen Terry[26].
  • Ellen Terry's unmarried partner is recorded as Edward William Godwin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Coventry[2], Ellen Terry… she was born on February 27, 1847[3]. Her father was Benjamin Terry[13]. Her mother was Sarah Ballard[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include stage actor[6], film actor[7], impresario[8], and writer[9]. A notable student of Ellen Terry was Edith Craig[22].

Recognition

Ellen Terry received the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include George Frederic Watts[15], a painter[28], 1817–1904[29], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[30], awarded the Order of Merit[31]; James Carew[16], an actor[32], 1876–1938[33], of United States[34]; Edward William Godwin[17], an architect[35], 1833–1886[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37], awarded the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[38]; and Charles Clavering Wardell Kelly[18], 1839–1885[39]. Children include Edith Craig[19], an actor[40], 1869–1947[41], of United Kingdom[42], specialised in theatre art[43] and Edward Gordon Craig[20], a director[44], 1872–1966[45], of United Kingdom[46], awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[47].

Death and Burial

Ellen Terry died on July 21, 1928[5]. Recorded place of death include Tenterden[4], a town[48], in United Kingdom[49] and Small Hythe[11], a hamlet[50], in United Kingdom[51]. The cause of death was stroke[52]. Burial took place at St Paul's Church, Covent Garden[12].

Why It Matters

Ellen Terry ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,907 views/month, #6,709 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Ellen Terry born?

Ellen Terry's place of birth was Coventry[2].

Where did Ellen Terry die?

Ellen Terry died in Tenterden[4].

Who were Ellen Terry's parents?

Ellen Terry's father was Benjamin Terry[13]. Ellen Terry's mother was Sarah Ballard[14].

Who was Ellen Terry married to?

Ellen Terry's spouses include George Frederic Watts[15], James Carew[16], Edward William Godwin[17], and Charles Clavering Wardell Kelly[18].

What did Ellen Terry do for work?

Ellen Terry worked as stage actor[6], film actor[7], impresario[8], and writer[9].

What awards did Ellen Terry receive?

Honors received include Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[23].

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  1. [2] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Archivio Storico Ricordi. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [12] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
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  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851–1951. wikidata.org.
  23. [52] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [22] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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