George Hepplewhite

British furniture designer
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George Hepplewhite

Summary

George Hepplewhite is a human[1]. Born in Ryton[2], he… he was born on 1727[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1786[5]. He worked as a joiner[6], businessperson[7], designer[8], furniture designer[9], and cabinetmaker[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • George Hepplewhite's place of birth was Ryton[2].
  • George Hepplewhite died in London[4].
  • George Hepplewhite was born on 1727[3].
  • George Hepplewhite died on January 1, 1786[5].
  • George Hepplewhite died on June 21, 1786[12].
  • George Hepplewhite was married to Alice Hepplewhite[13].
  • George Hepplewhite held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • George Hepplewhite's professions included joiner[6].
  • George Hepplewhite's professions included businessperson[7].
  • George Hepplewhite's professions included designer[8].
  • George Hepplewhite worked as a furniture designer[9].
  • George Hepplewhite worked as a cabinetmaker[10].
  • George Hepplewhite's field of work was furniture construction[15].
  • George Hepplewhite's field of work was furniture design[16].
  • George Hepplewhite is recorded as male[17].
  • George Hepplewhite's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • George Hepplewhite's Commons category is recorded as George Hepplewhite[19].
  • George Hepplewhite's given name is recorded as George[20].
  • George Hepplewhite's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].
  • George Hepplewhite's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].

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Origins and Family

George Hepplewhite was born in Ryton[2]. He was born on 1727[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include joiner[6], businessperson[7], designer[8], furniture designer[9], and cabinetmaker[10]. Fields of work include furniture construction[15], an industry[23] and furniture design[16], an activity[24].

Personal Life

Among George Hepplewhite's spouses was Alice Hepplewhite[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1786[5] and June 21, 1786[12]. George Hepplewhite passed away in London[4].

Why It Matters

George Hepplewhite ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

He has been cited as an influence by Thomas Sheraton[27], a furniture designer[28], 1751–1806[29], of Kingdom of Great Britain[30].

FAQs

Where was George Hepplewhite born?

Born in Ryton[2], George Hepplewhite…

Where did George Hepplewhite die?

George Hepplewhite passed away in London[4].

Who was George Hepplewhite married to?

George Hepplewhite's spouses include Alice Hepplewhite[13].

What did George Hepplewhite do for work?

George Hepplewhite worked as joiner[6], businessperson[7], designer[8], furniture designer[9], and cabinetmaker[10].

Who did George Hepplewhite influence?

George Hepplewhite has been cited as an influence by Thomas Sheraton[27].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [27] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Field of work furniture construction, furniture design
    Occupation
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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