John Simon

French-born English mezzotint engraver (1675–1751)
Person human Q6257897
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John Simon

Summary

John Simon is a human[1]. Born in Normandy[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1675[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on January 1, 1751[5]. He worked as a copper engraver[6].

Key Facts

  • John Simon's place of birth was Normandy[2].
  • John Simon died in London[4].
  • John Simon was born on January 1, 1675[3].
  • John Simon died on January 1, 1751[5].
  • John Simon held citizenship in France[7].
  • John Simon worked as a copper engraver[6].
  • John Simon is recorded as male[8].
  • John Simon's instance of is recorded as human[9].
  • John Simon's Commons category is recorded as John Simon[10].
  • John Simon's family name is recorded as Simon[11].
  • John Simon's given name is recorded as John[12].
  • John Simon's given name is recorded as Jean[13].
  • John Simon's work location is recorded as England[14].
  • John Simon's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[15].
  • John Simon's Commons Creator page is recorded as John Simon[16].
  • John Simon's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[17].
  • John Simon's has works in the collection is recorded as National Gallery of Art[18].
  • John Simon's has works in the collection is recorded as Art Institute of Chicago[19].
  • John Simon's has works in the collection is recorded as Philadelphia Museum of Art[20].
  • John Simon's has works in the collection is recorded as Yale Center for British Art[21].
  • John Simon's has works in the collection is recorded as National Portrait Gallery[22].
  • John Simon's has works in the collection is recorded as National Portrait Gallery[23].
  • John Simon's has works in the collection is recorded as Print Collection[24].
  • John Simon's has works in the collection is recorded as Michael C. Carlos Museum[25].
  • John Simon's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

Body

Origins and Family

John Simon's place of birth was Normandy[2]. He was born on January 1, 1675[3].

Career and Affiliations

John Simon worked as a copper engraver[6].

Death and Burial

John Simon died on January 1, 1751[5]. He died in London[4].

FAQs

Where was John Simon born?

Born in Normandy[2], John Simon…

Where did John Simon die?

John Simon passed away in London[4].

What did John Simon do for work?

John Simon worked as copper engraver[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . philamuseum.org. philamuseum.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . collections.carlos.emory.edu. collections.carlos.emory.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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    Place of birth Normandy
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