James Gibbs
Scottish architect (1683–1754)
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Summary
James Gibbs was born on December 23, 1682[1], in Aberdeen[2]. He died on August 5, 1754[3], in London[4]. He worked as an architect[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (330 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Marylebone Churchyard[7]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[8]
- Educated at: University of Aberdeen[9], Aberdeen Grammar School[10]
- Notable work: St Martin-in-the-Fields[11], St Mary le Strand, Westminster[12], St Peter, Vere Street[13], Radcliffe Camera[14], Ditchley[15]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[16]
- Member of: Royal Society[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: James Gibbs[19]
- Family name: Gibbs[20]
- Given name: James[21]
- Work location: Rome[22], London[23], Oxford[24], Aberdeen[25]
- Depicted by: James Gibbs, 1682 - 1754. Architect[26], James Gibbs (1682-1754) holding a Plan of St Mary le Strand, London[27]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[28], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[31]
- Has works in the collection: National Gallery of Art[32], Yale Center for British Art[33]
Why It Matters
James Gibbs has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was James Gibbs born?
James Gibbs's place of birth was Aberdeen[2].
Where did James Gibbs die?
James Gibbs passed away in London[4].
What did James Gibbs do for work?
James Gibbs worked as an architect[5].
Where did James Gibbs go to school?
James Gibbs was educated at University of Aberdeen[9] and Aberdeen Grammar School[10].
What awards did James Gibbs receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16].