James Basire

British engraver (1796-1869)
Person human Q18529297
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James Basire

Summary

James Basire is a human[1]. He was born on 1796[2]. He passed away in London[3]. He died on 1869[4]. He worked as an engraver[5] and lithographer[6].

Key Facts

  • James Basire died in London[3].
  • James Basire was born on 1796[2].
  • James Basire died on 1869[4].
  • James Basire died on May 17, 1869[7].
  • James Basire's father was James Basire[8].
  • James Basire worked as an engraver[5].
  • James Basire's professions included lithographer[6].
  • A notable student of James Basire was Richard Roffe[9].
  • James Basire is recorded as male[10].
  • James Basire's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • James Basire's Commons category is recorded as James Basire III[12].
  • James Basire's family name is recorded as Basire[13].
  • James Basire's given name is recorded as James[14].
  • James Basire's described by source is recorded as Basire, Isaac (1704-1768) (DNB00)[15].
  • James Basire's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Smithsonian Libraries Dibner Library portraits[16].
  • James Basire's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[17].

Body

Origins and Family

James Basire was born on 1796[2]. His father was he[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engraver[5] and lithographer[6]. A notable student of James Basire was Richard Roffe[9].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 1869[4] and May 17, 1869[7]. James Basire passed away in London[3].

FAQs

Where did James Basire die?

James Basire died in London[3].

Who were James Basire's parents?

James Basire's father was James Basire[8].

What did James Basire do for work?

James Basire worked as engraver[5] and lithographer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [2] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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