James Gillray
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James Gillray was born on August 13, 1756, in Chelsea [1][2][3][4][5][6] and died on June 1, 1815, in London [1][2][3][4][5][7][8][6]. He was a citizen of the United Kingdom [9] and worked as a caricaturist, printmaker, draftsperson, illustrator, cartoonist, and cartographer [7][10][11][8]. His professional activities spanned multiple visual arts disciplines, with a focus on satirical and political imagery. He produced works that reflected the social and political climate of his time through detailed and often biting illustrations. Gillray’s contributions to printmaking and caricature established him as a significant figure in 18th- and early 19th-century British visual culture. [1][2][3][4][5][6][1][2][3][4][5][7][8][6][9][7][10][11][8]
James Gillray
Summary
James Gillray is a human[1]. Born in Chelsea[2], he… he was born on August 13, 1756[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on June 1, 1815[5]. He worked as a caricaturist[6], printmaker[7], draftsperson[8], illustrator[9], and cartoonist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (890 views/month, #7,118 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Chelsea[2], James Gillray…
- James Gillray passed away in London[4].
- James Gillray was born on August 13, 1756[3].
- James Gillray was born on August 13, 1757[12].
- James Gillray died on June 1, 1815[5].
- James Gillray is buried at St James’s Church, Piccadilly[13].
- James Gillray held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
- James Gillray worked as a caricaturist[6].
- James Gillray worked as a printmaker[7].
- James Gillray worked as a draftsperson[8].
- James Gillray's professions included illustrator[9].
- James Gillray's professions included cartoonist[10].
- James Gillray worked as a cartographer[15].
- James Gillray is recorded as male[16].
- James Gillray's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- James Gillray's Commons category is recorded as James Gillray[18].
- James Gillray's family name is recorded as Gillray[19].
- James Gillray's given name is recorded as James[20].
- James Gillray's topic's main category is recorded as Category:James Gillray[21].
- James Gillray's Commons gallery is recorded as James Gillray[22].
- James Gillray's work location is recorded as London[23].
- James Gillray's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[24].
- James Gillray's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
- James Gillray's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[26].
- James Gillray's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[27].
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Origins and Family
James Gillray was born in Chelsea[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 13, 1756[3] and August 13, 1757[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include caricaturist[6], printmaker[7], draftsperson[8], illustrator[9], cartoonist[10], and cartographer[15].
Death and Burial
James Gillray died on June 1, 1815[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at St James’s Church, Piccadilly[13].
Why It Matters
James Gillray ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (890 views/month, #7,118 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was James Gillray born?
Born in Chelsea[2], James Gillray…
Where did James Gillray die?
James Gillray passed away in London[4].
What did James Gillray do for work?
James Gillray worked as caricaturist[6], printmaker[7], draftsperson[8], illustrator[9], and cartoonist[10].