George Reid

Scottish artist (1841–1913)
Person human Q5543783
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Summary

George Reid is a human[1]. Born in Aberdeen[2], he… he was born on October 31, 1841[3]. He died in Somerset[4]. He died on February 9, 1913[5]. He worked as a painter[6], lithographer[7], scientific illustrator[8], and artist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • George Reid's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].
  • George Reid passed away in Somerset[4].
  • George Reid was born on October 31, 1841[3].
  • George Reid was born on January 1, 1841[11].
  • George Reid died on February 9, 1913[5].
  • George Reid died on January 1, 1910[12].
  • Burial took place at St Peter's Cemetery, King Street, Aberdeen[13].
  • George Reid held citizenship in Scotland[14].
  • George Reid held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • George Reid's professions included painter[6].
  • George Reid's professions included lithographer[7].
  • George Reid's professions included scientific illustrator[8].
  • George Reid worked as an artist[9].
  • George Reid was educated at Edinburgh College of Art[16].
  • George Reid received the Knight of the Garter[17].
  • George Reid received the Knight Bachelor[18].
  • George Reid was a member of Royal Scottish Academy[19].
  • George Reid is recorded as male[20].
  • George Reid's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • George Reid's genre is portrait painting[22].
  • George Reid's genre is landscape painting[23].
  • George Reid's Commons category is recorded as George Reid (Scottish artist)[24].
  • George Reid's family name is recorded as Reid[25].
  • George Reid's given name is recorded as George[26].
  • George Reid's sponsor is recorded as John Forbes White[27].

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Origins and Family

George Reid was born in Aberdeen[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 31, 1841[3] and January 1, 1841[11].

Education

George Reid was educated at Edinburgh College of Art[16]. He studied under Alexander Mollinger[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], lithographer[7], scientific illustrator[8], and artist[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Garter[17], a grade of an order[29], in United Kingdom[30] and Knight Bachelor[18], a title of honor[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1300[33].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 9, 1913[5] and January 1, 1910[12]. George Reid passed away in Somerset[4]. He is buried at St Peter's Cemetery, King Street, Aberdeen[13].

Why It Matters

George Reid ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was George Reid born?

George Reid's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].

Where did George Reid die?

George Reid passed away in Somerset[4].

What did George Reid do for work?

George Reid worked as painter[6], lithographer[7], scientific illustrator[8], and artist[9].

Where did George Reid go to school?

George Reid was educated at Edinburgh College of Art[16].

What awards did George Reid receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Garter[17] and Knight Bachelor[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → DB16-4E29-36AB-431E-A684
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  2. 19d ago · StorchPDF · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Artists of the world id → 00173987
    Wikidata description → Scottish artist (1841–1913)
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → George
    On focus list of wikimedia project → WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library, WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits
    Instance of → human
    Work period end → —
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