Helen Bannerman

Scottish author of children's books (1862–1946)
Person human Q3275944
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Helen Bannerman

Summary

Helen Bannerman is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. She was born on February 25, 1862[3]. She died in Edinburgh[4]. She died on October 13, 1946[5]. She worked as a writer[6], author[7], children's writer[8], and illustrator[9]. She has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Helen Bannerman was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • Helen Bannerman passed away in Edinburgh[4].
  • Helen Bannerman was born on February 25, 1862[3].
  • Helen Bannerman died on October 13, 1946[5].
  • Burial took place at Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh[11].
  • Helen Bannerman's father was Robert Boog Watson[12].
  • Helen Bannerman was married to William Burney Bannerman[13].
  • Helen Bannerman held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Helen Bannerman held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • English was Helen Bannerman's native language[16].
  • Helen Bannerman's professions included writer[6].
  • Helen Bannerman worked as an author[7].
  • Helen Bannerman worked as a children's writer[8].
  • Helen Bannerman worked as an illustrator[9].
  • Helen Bannerman's education included a stint at University of St Andrews[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Helen Bannerman is The Story of Little Black Sambo[18].
  • Helen Bannerman is recorded as female[19].
  • Helen Bannerman's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Helen Bannerman's Commons category is recorded as Helen Bannerman[21].
  • Helen Bannerman's family name is recorded as Bannerman[22].
  • Helen Bannerman's given name is recorded as Helen[23].
  • Helen Bannerman's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Helen Bannerman's Commons Creator page is recorded as Helen Bannerman[25].
  • Helen Bannerman's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Helen Brodie Cowan Watson'}[26].
  • Helen Bannerman's writing language is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Helen Bannerman's place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. She was born on February 25, 1862[3]. Her father was Robert Boog Watson[12]. English was her native language[16].

Education

Helen Bannerman was educated at University of St Andrews[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], author[7], children's writer[8], and illustrator[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Helen Bannerman is The Story of Little Black Sambo[18].

Personal Life

Among Helen Bannerman's spouses was William Burney Bannerman[13].

Death and Burial

Helen Bannerman died on October 13, 1946[5]. She died in Edinburgh[4]. Burial took place at Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh[11].

Why It Matters

Helen Bannerman has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

Works attributed to her include The Story of Little Black Sambo[29], a written work[30].

FAQs

Where was Helen Bannerman born?

Helen Bannerman was born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did Helen Bannerman die?

Helen Bannerman died in Edinburgh[4].

Who were Helen Bannerman's parents?

Helen Bannerman's father was Robert Boog Watson[12].

Who was Helen Bannerman married to?

Helen Bannerman's spouses include William Burney Bannerman[13].

What did Helen Bannerman do for work?

Helen Bannerman worked as writer[6], author[7], children's writer[8], and illustrator[9].

Where did Helen Bannerman go to school?

Helen Bannerman was educated at University of St Andrews[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . The Feminist Companion to Literature in English. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 26d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, author, children's writer +1
    Notable work The Story of Little Black Sambo
    Family name Bannerman
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
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