James Thornhill
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Summary
James Thornhill was born on July 25, 1675[1], in Melcombe Regis[2]. He died on May 4, 1734[3], in Weymouth[4]. He worked as a painter[5], politician[6], court painter[7], and artist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (526 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: July 25, 1676[10]
- Date of death: May 13, 1734[11]
- Spouse: Lady Judith Thornhill[12]
- Child: John Thornhill[13], Jane Hogarth[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[15]
- Position held: Member of Parliament of Great Britain[16], court painter[17], member of the 6th Parliament of Great Britain[18], member of the 7th Parliament of Great Britain[19]
- Notable work: Moor Park[20]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[21], Knight Bachelor[22]
- Member of: Royal Society[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Noble title: Knight Bachelor[25]
- Movement: Baroque[26]
- Genre: history painting[27]
- Commons category: James Thornhill[28]
- Family name: Thornhill[29]
- Given name: James[30]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[31], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[32], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[33], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[35]
- Commons Creator page: James Thornhill[36]
- Name in native language: James Thornhill[37]
- Different from: James Thornhill[38]
Why It Matters
James Thornhill has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was James Thornhill born?
James Thornhill's place of birth was Melcombe Regis[2].
Where did James Thornhill die?
James Thornhill died in Weymouth[4].
Who was James Thornhill married to?
James Thornhill's spouses include Lady Judith Thornhill[12].
What did James Thornhill do for work?
James Thornhill worked as a painter[5], politician[6], court painter[7], and artist[8].
What awards did James Thornhill receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[21] and Knight Bachelor[22].