John Napier

British set and costume designer
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John Napier

Summary

John Napier is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on March 1, 1944[3]. He worked as a painter[4], costume designer[5], and scenographer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], John Napier…
  • John Napier was born on March 1, 1944[3].
  • John Napier held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • John Napier worked as a painter[4].
  • John Napier worked as a costume designer[5].
  • John Napier's professions included scenographer[6].
  • John Napier's field of work was scenic design[9].
  • John Napier was educated at Central School of Art and Design[10].
  • John Napier received the Tony Award for Best Costume Design[11].
  • John Napier received the Tony Award for Best Costume Design[12].
  • John Napier received the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design[13].
  • John Napier received the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design[14].
  • John Napier received the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design[15].
  • John Napier received the Royal Designer for Industry[16].
  • John Napier is recorded as male[17].
  • John Napier's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • John Napier's Commons category is recorded as John Napier (designer)[19].
  • John Napier's family name is recorded as Napier[20].
  • John Napier's given name is recorded as John[21].
  • John Napier's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Costume Design[22].
  • John Napier's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Scenic Design[23].
  • John Napier's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Scenic Design[24].
  • John Napier's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • John Napier's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Napier was born in London[2]. He was born on March 1, 1944[3].

Education

John Napier's education included a stint at Central School of Art and Design[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[4], costume designer[5], and scenographer[6]. John Napier's field of work was scenic design[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Tony Award for Best Costume Design[11], an award for best costume design[27], in United States[28], founded in 1947[29]; Tony Award for Best Scenic Design[13], a Tony Awards[30], in United States[31], founded in 1947[32]; and Royal Designer for Industry[16], an award[33].

Why It Matters

John Napier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was John Napier born?

Born in London[2], John Napier…

What did John Napier do for work?

John Napier worked as painter[4], costume designer[5], and scenographer[6].

Where did John Napier go to school?

John Napier was educated at Central School of Art and Design[10].

What awards did John Napier receive?

Honors received include Tony Award for Best Costume Design[11], Tony Award for Best Costume Design[12], Tony Award for Best Scenic Design[13], and Tony Award for Best Scenic Design[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . thersa.org. Retrieved . thersa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved . 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] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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