Herbert MacNair

British artist (1868-1955)
Person human Q745714
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Summary

Herbert MacNair was born on December 23, 1868[1], in Glasgow[2]. He died on April 22, 1955[3], in Argyll[4]. He worked as an artist[5], designer[6], painter[7], and architect[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Frances MacDonald[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11]
  • Educated at: Glasgow School of Art[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Commons category: James Herbert McNair[14]
  • Family name: MacNair[15]
  • Given name: Herbert[16]
  • Work location: Glasgow[17], Liverpool[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
  • Name in native language: James Herbert McNair[20]
  • Copyright representative: reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[21]
  • Has works in the collection: Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery[22]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[23]
  • P14750: FE6C-8580-4BC4-7476-1709[24]

Why It Matters

Herbert MacNair has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Herbert MacNair born?

Herbert MacNair's place of birth was Glasgow[2].

Where did Herbert MacNair die?

Herbert MacNair passed away in Argyll[4].

Who was Herbert MacNair married to?

Herbert MacNair's spouses include Frances MacDonald[10].

What did Herbert MacNair do for work?

Herbert MacNair worked as an artist[5], designer[6], painter[7], and architect[8].

Where did Herbert MacNair go to school?

Herbert MacNair was educated at Glasgow School of Art[12].

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  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → FE6C-8580-4BC4-7476-1709
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ P14750: FE6C-8580-4BC4-7476-1709, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/274966|batch #274966]]"
  2. 23w ago · Arch2bot bot · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship → —
    Sex or gender → male
    Given name → Herbert
    Educated at → Glasgow School of Art
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetreference-add:2| */ Occupation: painter, Add archINFORM reference"
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