George Vertue

British engraver (1684-1756)
Person human Q930477
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George Vertue

Summary

George Vertue is a human[1]. Born in St Martin-in-the-Fields[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1684[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on July 24, 1756[5]. He worked as a printmaker[6] and antiquarian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • George Vertue's place of birth was St Martin-in-the-Fields[2].
  • George Vertue's place of birth was London[9].
  • George Vertue passed away in London[4].
  • George Vertue was born on January 1, 1684[3].
  • George Vertue died on July 24, 1756[5].
  • George Vertue is buried at Westminster Abbey[10].
  • George Vertue held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[11].
  • George Vertue's professions included printmaker[6].
  • George Vertue's professions included antiquarian[7].
  • George Vertue received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[12].
  • George Vertue is recorded as male[13].
  • George Vertue's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • George Vertue's Commons category is recorded as George Vertue[15].
  • George Vertue's family name is recorded as Vertue[16].
  • George Vertue's given name is recorded as George[17].
  • George Vertue's work location is recorded as Greater London[18].
  • George Vertue studied under Michael Vandergucht[19].
  • George Vertue's depicted by is recorded as George Vertue[20].
  • George Vertue's depicted by is recorded as George Vertue (1684-1756)[21].
  • George Vertue's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • George Vertue's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • George Vertue's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[24].
  • George Vertue's Commons Creator page is recorded as George Vertue[25].
  • George Vertue's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'George Vertue'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include St Martin-in-the-Fields[2], a church building[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1722[29] and London[9], a metropolis[30], in Roman Empire[31], founded in 0047[32]. George Vertue was born on January 1, 1684[3].

Education

George Vertue studied under Michael Vandergucht[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include printmaker[6] and antiquarian[7].

Recognition

George Vertue received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[12].

Death and Burial

George Vertue died on July 24, 1756[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[10].

Why It Matters

George Vertue ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was George Vertue born?

George Vertue's place of birth was St Martin-in-the-Fields[2].

Where did George Vertue die?

George Vertue died in London[4].

What did George Vertue do for work?

George Vertue worked as printmaker[6] and antiquarian[7].

What awards did George Vertue receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Art UK painters database. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . 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. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation printmaker, antiquarian
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  2. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00920319
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