Hew Lorimer

Scottish sculptor (1907–1993)
Person human Q5748336
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Summary

Hew Lorimer is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on May 22, 1907[3]. He passed away in St Andrews[4]. He died on September 1, 1993[5]. He worked as a sculptor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hew Lorimer was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • Hew Lorimer passed away in St Andrews[4].
  • Hew Lorimer was born on May 22, 1907[3].
  • Hew Lorimer died on September 1, 1993[5].
  • Hew Lorimer worked as a sculptor[6].
  • Hew Lorimer was educated at Magdalen College[8].
  • Hew Lorimer's education included a stint at Edinburgh College of Art[9].
  • Hew Lorimer's education included a stint at Loretto School[10].
  • Hew Lorimer received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[11].
  • Hew Lorimer is recorded as male[12].
  • Hew Lorimer's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Hew Lorimer's Commons category is recorded as Hew Lorimer[14].
  • Hew Lorimer's given name is recorded as Hew[15].
  • Hew Lorimer's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[16].
  • Hew Lorimer's P14750 is recorded as A6A5-7F31-5F4F-6E77-803E[17].

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Origins and Family

Hew Lorimer was born in Edinburgh[2]. He was born on May 22, 1907[3].

Education

Educated at Magdalen College[8], a college of the University of Oxford[18], in United Kingdom[19], founded in 1458[20]; Edinburgh College of Art[9], an art academy[21], in United Kingdom[22], founded in 1760[23]; and Loretto School[10], a secondary school[24], in United Kingdom[25], founded in 1827[26].

Career and Affiliations

Hew Lorimer's professions included sculptor[6].

Recognition

Hew Lorimer received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[11].

Death and Burial

Hew Lorimer died on September 1, 1993[5]. He died in St Andrews[4].

Why It Matters

Hew Lorimer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (153 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Hew Lorimer born?

Born in Edinburgh[2].

Where did Hew Lorimer die?

Hew Lorimer passed away in St Andrews[4].

What did Hew Lorimer do for work?

Hew Lorimer worked as sculptor[6].

Where did Hew Lorimer go to school?

Hew Lorimer was educated at Magdalen College[8], Edinburgh College of Art[9], and Loretto School[10].

What awards did Hew Lorimer receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851–1951. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Mapping the Practice and Profession of Sculpture in Britain and Ireland 1851–1951. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [18] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [20] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 4
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de', 'en', 'ga']
    Place of death → St Andrews
    Place of birth → Edinburgh
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  2. 23d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Freebase id → /m/09kf3k
    Uk national archives id → F76210
    Wikidata description → Scottish sculptor (1907–1993)
    Award received → Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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