James Kay

British (Scottish) painter (1858-1942)
Person human Q6137113
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James Kay

Summary

James Kay is a human[1]. Born in Lamlash[2], he… he was born on October 22, 1858[3]. He passed away in Portincaple[4]. He died on September 26, 1942[5]. He worked as a painter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lamlash[2], James Kay…
  • James Kay died in Portincaple[4].
  • James Kay was born on October 22, 1858[3].
  • James Kay was born on January 1, 1858[8].
  • James Kay died on September 26, 1942[5].
  • James Kay held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • James Kay held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • James Kay worked as a painter[6].
  • James Kay's education included a stint at Glasgow School of Art[11].
  • A notable work attributed to James Kay is Q17496033[12].
  • James Kay was a member of Glasgow Art Club[13].
  • James Kay is recorded as male[14].
  • James Kay's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • James Kay's Commons category is recorded as James Kay (painter)[16].
  • James Kay's family name is recorded as Kay[17].
  • James Kay's given name is recorded as James[18].
  • James Kay's work location is recorded as Netherlands[19].
  • James Kay's work location is recorded as Rotterdam[20].
  • James Kay's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • James Kay's Commons Creator page is recorded as James Kay (painter)[22].
  • James Kay's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[23].
  • James Kay's copyright representative is recorded as reproduction right not represented by CISAC member[24].
  • James Kay's has works in the collection is recorded as Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery[25].
  • James Kay's has works in the collection is recorded as Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa[26].
  • James Kay's has works in the collection is recorded as Musée d'Orsay[27].

Body

Origins and Family

James Kay was born in Lamlash[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 22, 1858[3] and January 1, 1858[8].

Education

James Kay's education included a stint at Glasgow School of Art[11].

Career and Affiliations

James Kay's professions included painter[6].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to James Kay is Q17496033[12].

Death and Burial

James Kay died on September 26, 1942[5]. He died in Portincaple[4].

Why It Matters

James Kay ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was James Kay born?

Born in Lamlash[2], James Kay…

Where did James Kay die?

James Kay died in Portincaple[4].

What did James Kay do for work?

James Kay worked as painter[6].

Where did James Kay go to school?

James Kay was educated at Glasgow School of Art[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Trivialist · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 29B2-ACBF-7D95-8973-3192
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14750]]: 29B2-ACBF-7D95-8973-3192, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/274966|batch #274966]]"
  2. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Portincaple
    Copyright representative → reproduction right not represented by CISAC member
    Aagm person or institution id → 1825
    Gnd id → 122603084X
    + 48 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32119|batch #32119]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (32)"
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