John Greenaway

English wood engraver and draughtsman
Person human Q83420976
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Summary

John Greenaway was born on September 20, 1816[1]. He died on August 26, 1890[2], in London[3]. He worked as a draftsperson[4] and wood engraver[5]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Hampstead Cemetery[7]
  • Child: Kate Greenaway[8], Alfred John Greenaway[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Commons category: John Greenaway[12]
  • Family name: Greenaway[13]
  • Given name: John[14]
  • Described at URL: http://catalogue.nli.ie/Author/Home?author=Greenaway%2C%20John%2C%201816-1890[15]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[16]
  • Commons Creator page: John Greenaway[17]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[18]

FAQs

Where did John Greenaway die?

John Greenaway died in London[3].

What did John Greenaway do for work?

John Greenaway worked as a draftsperson[4] and wood engraver[5].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] ↑ . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [2] ↑ . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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