Gertrude Jekyll
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Summary
Gertrude Jekyll was born on November 29, 1843[1], in London[2]. She died on December 8, 1932[3], in Surrey[4]. She worked as a horticulturist[5], painter[6], non-fiction writer[7], botanist[8], and architect[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,920 views/month, #7,105 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Edward Joseph Hill Jekyll[11]
- Mother: Julia Hammersley[12]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[13], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14]
- Ethnic group: British[15]
- Occupation: landscape architect[16], photographer[17], editor[18], garden designer[19], writer[20]
- Field of work: horticulture[21], gardening[22]
- Award received: Veitch Memorial Medal[23], Victoria Medal of Honour[24]
- Sex or gender: female[25]
- Commons category: Gertrude Jekyll[26]
- Archives at: Archives of American Gardens[27], Smithsonian Institution[28]
- Family name: Jekyll[29]
- Given name: Gertrude[30]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gertrude Jekyll[31]
- Depicted by: Gertrude Jekyll[32]
- Described by source: Die Damen mit dem grünen Daumen - Berühmte Gärtnerinnen[33], A historical dictionary of British women[34], Gertrude Jekyll, Artist, Gardener, Craftswoman: A Collection of Essays[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Commons Creator page: Gertrude Jekyll[37]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1858[38]
- End of work period: January 1, 1932[39]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Gertrude Jekyll include Rosa ‘she’[40], a rose cultivar[41], founded in 1986[42].
Why It Matters
Gertrude Jekyll has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] She is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
She has been cited as an influence by Beth Chatto[45], a horticulturist[46], 1923–2018[47], of United Kingdom[48], awarded the Victoria Medal of Honour[49] and Nellie B. Allen[50], a landscape architect[51], 1874–1961[52], of United States[53], specialised in knot garden[54].
Entities named for her include Rosa ‘she’[40], a rose cultivar[41], founded in 1986[42].
FAQs
Where was Gertrude Jekyll born?
Gertrude Jekyll was born in London[2].
Where did Gertrude Jekyll die?
Gertrude Jekyll died in Surrey[4].
Who were Gertrude Jekyll's parents?
Gertrude Jekyll's father was Edward Joseph Hill Jekyll[11]. Gertrude Jekyll's mother was Julia Hammersley[12].
What did Gertrude Jekyll do for work?
Gertrude Jekyll worked as a horticulturist[5], painter[6], non-fiction writer[7], botanist[8], and architect[9].
What awards did Gertrude Jekyll receive?
Honors received include Veitch Memorial Medal[23] and Victoria Medal of Honour[24].
Who did Gertrude Jekyll influence?
Gertrude Jekyll has been cited as an influence by Beth Chatto[45] and Nellie B. Allen[50].