Godfrey Kneller
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Godfrey Kneller
Summary
Godfrey Kneller is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lübeck[2]. He was born on August 8, 1646[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 19, 1723[5]. He worked as a painter[6], draftsperson[7], engraver[8], and miniature painter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (365 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Born in Lübeck[2], Godfrey Kneller…
- Godfrey Kneller died in London[4].
- Godfrey Kneller was born on August 8, 1646[3].
- Godfrey Kneller died on October 19, 1723[5].
- Godfrey Kneller died on October 27, 1723[11].
- Godfrey Kneller is buried at St Mary's Church, Twickenham[12].
- Godfrey Kneller's father was Zacharias Kniller[13].
- A child of Godfrey Kneller was Agnes Voss (or Catherine, later Huckle)[14].
- Godfrey Kneller held citizenship in Germany[15].
- Godfrey Kneller held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[16].
- Godfrey Kneller's professions included painter[6].
- Godfrey Kneller's professions included draftsperson[7].
- Godfrey Kneller worked as an engraver[8].
- Godfrey Kneller worked as a miniature painter[9].
- Godfrey Kneller's field of work was portrait[17].
- Godfrey Kneller held the position of court painter[18].
- A notable student of Godfrey Kneller was Jacob van der Roer van Dordrecht[19].
- A notable student of Godfrey Kneller was Friedrich Wilhelm Weidemann[20].
- A notable student of Godfrey Kneller was Q2053900[21].
- A notable work attributed to Godfrey Kneller is Portrait of Cornelis de Bruyn, Draughtsman and Traveler[22].
- A notable work attributed to Godfrey Kneller is Portrait of the first Earl of Albemarle[23].
- A notable work attributed to Godfrey Kneller is An old scholar[24].
- Godfrey Kneller received the Knight Bachelor[25].
- Godfrey Kneller received the baronet[26].
- Godfrey Kneller is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Godfrey Kneller's place of birth was Lübeck[2]. He was born on August 8, 1646[3]. His father was Zacharias Kniller[13].
Education
Studied under Rembrandt[28], a painter[29], 1606–1669[30], of Dutch Republic[31], specialised in painting[32] and Ferdinand Bol[33], a painter[34], 1616–1680[35], of Dutch Republic[36], specialised in painting[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], draftsperson[7], engraver[8], and miniature painter[9]. Godfrey Kneller's field of work was portrait[17]. He held the position of court painter[18]. Notable students include Jacob van der Roer van Dordrecht[19], a painter[38], 1634–1707[39], of Netherlands[40]; Friedrich Wilhelm Weidemann[20], a painter[41], 1668–1750[42], of Germany[43]; and Q2053900[21], a painter[44], 1694–1739[45], specialised in visual arts[46].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Portrait of Cornelis de Bruyn, Draughtsman and Traveler[22], a painting[47], in Netherlands[48], founded in 1697[49]; Portrait of the first Earl of Albemarle[23], a painting[50], in Netherlands[51], founded in 1697[52]; and An old scholar[24], a painting[53], in Netherlands[54], founded in 1650[55].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight Bachelor[25], a title of honor[56], in United Kingdom[57], founded in 1300[58] and baronet[26], an order of chivalry[59], in United Kingdom[60].
Personal Life
A child of Godfrey Kneller was Agnes Voss (or Catherine, later Huckle)[14].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include October 19, 1723[5] and October 27, 1723[11]. Godfrey Kneller passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at St Mary's Church, Twickenham[12].
Why It Matters
Godfrey Kneller ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (365 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 99 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]
He has been cited as an influence by Henrietta Johnston[63], a painter[64], 1674–1729[65], of United States[66], specialised in pastel[67].
FAQs
Where was Godfrey Kneller born?
Godfrey Kneller was born in Lübeck[2].
Where did Godfrey Kneller die?
Godfrey Kneller died in London[4].
Who were Godfrey Kneller's parents?
Godfrey Kneller's father was Zacharias Kniller[13].
What did Godfrey Kneller do for work?
Godfrey Kneller worked as painter[6], draftsperson[7], engraver[8], and miniature painter[9].
What awards did Godfrey Kneller receive?
Honors received include Knight Bachelor[25] and baronet[26].
Who did Godfrey Kneller influence?
Godfrey Kneller has been cited as an influence by Henrietta Johnston[63].