John Collier

British Pre-Raphaelite painter and author (1850-1934)
Person human Q453972
John Collier
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John Collier

Summary

John Collier is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 27, 1850[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on April 11, 1934[5]. He worked as a painter[6], screenwriter[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (883 views/month, #7,089 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Collier was born in London[2].
  • John Collier died in London[4].
  • John Collier was born on January 27, 1850[3].
  • John Collier died on April 11, 1934[5].
  • Burial took place at Golders Green Crematorium[10].
  • John Collier's father was Robert Collier, 1st Baron Monkswell[11].
  • John Collier's mother was Isabella Rose Rose[12].
  • John Collier was married to Ethel Huxley[13].
  • Among John Collier's spouses was Marian Collier[14].
  • A child of John Collier was Laurence Collier[15].
  • A child of John Collier was Joyce Collier[16].
  • A child of John Collier was Joan Collier[17].
  • John Collier held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[18].
  • John Collier held citizenship in United Kingdom[19].
  • John Collier's professions included painter[6].
  • John Collier's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • John Collier worked as a writer[8].
  • John Collier's education included a stint at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[20].
  • John Collier's education included a stint at Eton College[21].
  • John Collier was educated at Slade School of Fine Art[22].
  • A notable work attributed to John Collier is Godiva[23].
  • A notable work attributed to John Collier is Charles Darwin[24].
  • A notable work attributed to John Collier is The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson[25].
  • John Collier received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[26].
  • John Collier is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], John Collier… he was born on January 27, 1850[3]. His father was Robert Collier, 1st Baron Monkswell[11]. His mother was Isabella Rose Rose[12].

Education

Educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[20], an academy of fine arts[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1808[30], headquartered in Munich[31]; Eton College[21], a public school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1440[34]; and Slade School of Fine Art[22], an art academy[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1871[37]. John Collier studied under Q465163[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], screenwriter[7], and writer[8].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Godiva[23], a painting[39], founded in 1897[40]; Charles Darwin[24], a painting[41], founded in 1883[42]; and The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson[25], a painting[43], founded in 1881[44].

Recognition

John Collier received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[26].

Personal Life

Spouses include Ethel Huxley[13], 1866–1914[45] and Marian Collier[14], a painter[46], 1859–1887[47], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[48], specialised in painting[49]. Children include Laurence Collier[15], a diplomat[50], 1890–1976[51], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[52], awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[53]; Joyce Collier[16], 1884–1972[54]; and Joan Collier[17], b. 1893[55].

Death and Burial

John Collier died on April 11, 1934[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at Golders Green Crematorium[10].

Why It Matters

John Collier ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (883 views/month, #7,089 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was John Collier born?

Born in London[2], John Collier…

Where did John Collier die?

John Collier passed away in London[4].

Who were John Collier's parents?

John Collier's father was Robert Collier, 1st Baron Monkswell[11]. John Collier's mother was Isabella Rose Rose[12].

Who was John Collier married to?

John Collier's spouses include Ethel Huxley[13] and Marian Collier[14].

What did John Collier do for work?

John Collier worked as painter[6], screenwriter[7], and writer[8].

Where did John Collier go to school?

John Collier was educated at Academy of Fine Arts, Munich[20], Eton College[21], and Slade School of Fine Art[22].

What awards did John Collier receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[26].

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  1. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  16. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation painter, screenwriter, writer
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    Notable work Godiva, Charles Darwin, The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson
    Given name John
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