John Gilbert

English artist, illustrator and engraver (1817-1897)
Person human Q1591928
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John Gilbert

Summary

John Gilbert is a human[1]. He was born in Blackheath[2]. He was born on July 21, 1817[3]. He died in London Borough of Lewisham[4]. He died on October 5, 1897[5]. He worked as a painter[6] and illustrator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Blackheath[2], John Gilbert…
  • John Gilbert died in London Borough of Lewisham[4].
  • John Gilbert was born on July 21, 1817[3].
  • John Gilbert died on October 5, 1897[5].
  • John Gilbert is buried at Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries[9].
  • John Gilbert held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10].
  • John Gilbert worked as a painter[6].
  • John Gilbert worked as an illustrator[7].
  • John Gilbert was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[11].
  • John Gilbert is recorded as male[12].
  • John Gilbert's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • John Gilbert's Commons category is recorded as John Gilbert[14].
  • John Gilbert's family name is recorded as Gilbert[15].
  • John Gilbert's given name is recorded as John[16].
  • John Gilbert's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[17].
  • John Gilbert's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[18].
  • John Gilbert's described by source is recorded as Paintings of the nineteenth century: contribution to the history of art[19].
  • John Gilbert's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20].
  • John Gilbert's described by source is recorded as Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana (1908-1930)[21].
  • John Gilbert's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • John Gilbert's Commons Creator page is recorded as John Gilbert[23].
  • John Gilbert's different from is recorded as John C. Gilbert[24].
  • John Gilbert's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Blackheath[2], John Gilbert… he was born on July 21, 1817[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6] and illustrator[7].

Death and Burial

John Gilbert died on October 5, 1897[5]. He died in London Borough of Lewisham[4]. He is buried at Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries[9].

Why It Matters

John Gilbert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was John Gilbert born?

John Gilbert's place of birth was Blackheath[2].

Where did John Gilbert die?

John Gilbert passed away in London Borough of Lewisham[4].

What did John Gilbert do for work?

John Gilbert worked as painter[6] and illustrator[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death London Borough of Lewisham
    Given name John
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