Eric Ravilious

English painter, war artist, designer, book illustrator and wood engraver (1903-1942)
Person human Q1351572
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Eric Ravilious

Summary

Eric Ravilious is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 22, 1903[3]. He died in Iceland[4]. He died on September 2, 1942[5]. He worked as a painter[6], illustrator[7], wood engraver[8], graphic designer[9], and exlibrist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,097 views/month, #7,167 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Eric Ravilious…
  • Eric Ravilious passed away in Iceland[4].
  • Eric Ravilious was born on July 22, 1903[3].
  • Eric Ravilious died on September 2, 1942[5].
  • Eric Ravilious's father was Frank C. Ravilious[12].
  • Eric Ravilious's mother was Emma Ford[13].
  • Among Eric Ravilious's spouses was Tirzah Garwood[14].
  • A child of Eric Ravilious was James Ravilious[15].
  • Eric Ravilious held citizenship in United Kingdom[16].
  • Eric Ravilious held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Eric Ravilious worked as a painter[6].
  • Eric Ravilious worked as an illustrator[7].
  • Eric Ravilious worked as a wood engraver[8].
  • Eric Ravilious's professions included graphic designer[9].
  • Eric Ravilious's professions included exlibrist[10].
  • Eric Ravilious worked as a war artist[18].
  • Eric Ravilious's education included a stint at Royal College of Art[19].
  • Eric Ravilious is recorded as male[20].
  • Eric Ravilious's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Eric Ravilious's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[22].
  • Eric Ravilious's military branch is recorded as Royal Marines[23].
  • Eric Ravilious's Commons category is recorded as Eric Ravilious[24].
  • Eric Ravilious was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Eric Ravilious's family name is recorded as Ravilious[26].
  • Eric Ravilious's given name is recorded as Eric[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Eric Ravilious… he was born on July 22, 1903[3]. His father was Frank C. Ravilious[12]. His mother was Emma Ford[13].

Education

Eric Ravilious was educated at Royal College of Art[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], illustrator[7], wood engraver[8], graphic designer[9], exlibrist[10], and war artist[18].

Personal Life

Eric Ravilious was married to Tirzah Garwood[14]. A child of him was James Ravilious[15].

Death and Burial

Eric Ravilious died on September 2, 1942[5]. He died in Iceland[4].

Why It Matters

Eric Ravilious ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,097 views/month, #7,167 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Eric Ravilious born?

Eric Ravilious's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Eric Ravilious die?

Eric Ravilious died in Iceland[4].

Who were Eric Ravilious's parents?

Eric Ravilious's father was Frank C. Ravilious[12]. Eric Ravilious's mother was Emma Ford[13].

Who was Eric Ravilious married to?

Eric Ravilious's spouses include Tirzah Garwood[14].

What did Eric Ravilious do for work?

Eric Ravilious worked as painter[6], illustrator[7], wood engraver[8], graphic designer[9], and exlibrist[10].

Where did Eric Ravilious go to school?

Eric Ravilious was educated at Royal College of Art[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . online catalogue of Huis van het boek. Retrieved . mmm-web.adlibhosting.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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