Garth Williams

American children's illustrator (1912-1996)
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Garth Williams

Summary

Garth Williams is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on April 16, 1912[3]. He passed away in Guanajuato[4]. He died on May 8, 1996[5]. He worked as a comics artist[6] and illustrator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (462 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Garth Williams…
  • Garth Williams passed away in Guanajuato[4].
  • Garth Williams was born on April 16, 1912[3].
  • Garth Williams died on May 8, 1996[5].
  • Burial took place at Aspen Grove Cemetery[9].
  • Garth Williams held citizenship in United States[10].
  • English was Garth Williams's native language[11].
  • Garth Williams's professions included comics artist[6].
  • Garth Williams worked as an illustrator[7].
  • Garth Williams's education included a stint at Royal College of Art[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Garth Williams is Stuart Little[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Garth Williams is Charlotte's Web[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Garth Williams is Little House on the Prairie[15].
  • Garth Williams is recorded as male[16].
  • Garth Williams's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Garth Williams's Commons category is recorded as Garth Williams[18].
  • Garth Williams's family name is recorded as Williams[19].
  • Garth Williams's given name is recorded as Garth[20].
  • Garth Williams's official website is recorded as https://www.garthwilliams.com[21].
  • Garth Williams's described by source is recorded as Iedereen Leest[22].
  • Garth Williams's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Garth Williams's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as Wikiproject Iedereen Leest[24].
  • Garth Williams's writing language is recorded as English[25].
  • Garth Williams's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[26].
  • Garth Williams's artist files at is recorded as Smithsonian American Art and Portrait Gallery Library[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Garth Williams's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on April 16, 1912[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Garth Williams was educated at Royal College of Art[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include comics artist[6] and illustrator[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Stuart Little[13], a literary work[28], written by E. B. White[29]; Charlotte's Web[14], a literary work[30], written by E. B. White[31]; and Little House on the Prairie[15], a children's book series[32], written by Laura Ingalls Wilder[33].

Death and Burial

Garth Williams died on May 8, 1996[5]. He died in Guanajuato[4]. He is buried at Aspen Grove Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Garth Williams ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (462 views/month, #7,196 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

He has been cited as an influence by Felicia Bond[36], a writer[37], b. 1954[38], of United States[39].

FAQs

Where was Garth Williams born?

Garth Williams was born in New York City[2].

Where did Garth Williams die?

Garth Williams died in Guanajuato[4].

What did Garth Williams do for work?

Garth Williams worked as comics artist[6] and illustrator[7].

Where did Garth Williams go to school?

Garth Williams was educated at Royal College of Art[12].

Who did Garth Williams influence?

Garth Williams has been cited as an influence by Felicia Bond[36].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . newyorker.com. Retrieved . newyorker.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . newyorker.com. Retrieved . newyorker.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [15] . newyorker.com. Retrieved . newyorker.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . library.si.edu. library.si.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation comics artist, illustrator
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