James Gandon

British architect (1742-1823)
Person human Q964382
James Gandon
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James Gandon

Summary

James Gandon is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on February 20, 1742[3]. He died in Lucan[4]. He died on December 24, 1823[5]. He worked as an architect[6] and watercolorist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • James Gandon was born in London[2].
  • James Gandon died in Lucan[4].
  • James Gandon was born on February 20, 1742[3].
  • James Gandon died on December 24, 1823[5].
  • Burial took place at Drumcondra Church churchyard[9].
  • James Gandon held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • James Gandon's professions included architect[6].
  • James Gandon's professions included watercolorist[7].
  • A notable student of James Gandon was Thomas Malton[11].
  • James Gandon is recorded as male[12].
  • James Gandon's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • James Gandon's Commons category is recorded as James Gandon[14].
  • James Gandon's family name is recorded as Gandon[15].
  • James Gandon's given name is recorded as James[16].
  • James Gandon's work location is recorded as Ireland[17].
  • James Gandon studied under William Chambers[18].
  • James Gandon's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • James Gandon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[20].
  • James Gandon's Commons Creator page is recorded as James Gandon[21].
  • James Gandon's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'James Gandon'}[22].
  • James Gandon's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[23].
  • James Gandon's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[24].
  • James Gandon's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Art[25].
  • James Gandon's has works in the collection is recorded as Yale Center for British Art[26].
  • James Gandon's has works in the collection is recorded as Print Collection[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], James Gandon… he was born on February 20, 1742[3].

Education

James Gandon studied under William Chambers[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6] and watercolorist[7]. A notable student of James Gandon was Thomas Malton[11].

Death and Burial

James Gandon died on December 24, 1823[5]. He died in Lucan[4]. He is buried at Drumcondra Church churchyard[9].

Why It Matters

James Gandon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was James Gandon born?

James Gandon's place of birth was London[2].

Where did James Gandon die?

James Gandon passed away in Lucan[4].

What did James Gandon do for work?

James Gandon worked as architect[6] and watercolorist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Artists of the World Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Artists of the World Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Artists of the World Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Printstream · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Thomas Malton
    Given name James
    Student of William Chambers
    Artist files at Frick Art Research Library
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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