Eric Gill

Summary

Eric Gill is a human^[1]. He was born in Brighton^[2]. He was born on February 22, 1882^[3]. He passed away in London Borough of Hillingdon^[4]. He died on November 17, 1940^[5]. He worked as a type designer^[6], sculptor^[7], graphic designer^[8], illustrator^[9], and postage stamp designer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,704 views/month, #6,891 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Eric Gill's place of birth was Brighton^[2].
• Eric Gill passed away in London Borough of Hillingdon^[4].
• Eric Gill was born on February 22, 1882^[3].
• Eric Gill died on November 17, 1940^[5].
• Eric Gill is buried at Bisham Abbey^[12].
• Eric Gill's father was Arthur Tidman Gill^[13].
• Eric Gill's mother was Cicely Rose King^[14].
• Eric Gill was married to Ethel Foster Moore^[15].
• A child of Eric Gill was Elizabeth Moore Gill^[16].
• A child of Eric Gill was Petra Tegetmeier^[17].
• A child of Eric Gill was Joanna Moore Gill^[18].
• Eric Gill held citizenship in United Kingdom^[19].
• Eric Gill held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[20].
• Eric Gill worked as a type designer^[6].
• Eric Gill worked as a sculptor^[7].
• Eric Gill worked as a graphic designer^[8].
• Eric Gill worked as an illustrator^[9].
• Eric Gill's professions included postage stamp designer^[10].
• Eric Gill worked as a printer^[21].
• Eric Gill's field of work was art of sculpture^[22].
• Eric Gill's field of work was typography^[23].
• Eric Gill's field of work was erotic art^[24].
• Among Eric Gill's employers was Central School of Art and Design^[25].
• Eric Gill was educated at Central School of Art and Design^[26].
• A notable student of Eric Gill was Hilary Stratton^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Brighton^[2], Eric Gill… he was born on February 22, 1882^[3]. His father was Arthur Tidman Gill^[13]. His mother was Cicely Rose King^[14].

Education

Eric Gill's education included a stint at Central School of Art and Design^[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include type designer^[6], sculptor^[7], graphic designer^[8], illustrator^[9], postage stamp designer^[10], and printer^[21]. Fields of work include art of sculpture^[22], a type of arts^[28]; typography^[23], a form of art^[29]; and erotic art^[24], an art genre^[30]. Among Eric Gill's employers was Central School of Art and Design^[25]. A notable student of him was Hilary Stratton^[27].

Recognition

Eric Gill received the Royal Designer for Industry^[31].

Personal Life

Among Eric Gill's spouses was Ethel Foster Moore^[15]. Children include Elizabeth Moore Gill^[16]; Petra Tegetmeier^[17], 1906–1999^[32]; and Joanna Moore Gill^[18].

Death and Burial

Eric Gill died on November 17, 1940^[5]. He died in London Borough of Hillingdon^[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer^[33]. He is buried at Bisham Abbey^[12].

Why It Matters

Eric Gill ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,704 views/month, #6,891 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[34] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[35]

FAQs

Where was Eric Gill born?

Born in Brighton^[2], Eric Gill…

Where did Eric Gill die?

Eric Gill died in London Borough of Hillingdon^[4].

Who were Eric Gill's parents?

Eric Gill's father was Arthur Tidman Gill^[13]. Eric Gill's mother was Cicely Rose King^[14].

Who was Eric Gill married to?

Eric Gill's spouses include Ethel Foster Moore^[15].

What did Eric Gill do for work?

Eric Gill worked as type designer^[6], sculptor^[7], graphic designer^[8], illustrator^[9], and postage stamp designer^[10].

Where did Eric Gill go to school?

Eric Gill was educated at Central School of Art and Design^[26].

What awards did Eric Gill receive?

Honors received include Royal Designer for Industry^[31].