John Tenniel

British illustrator, graphic humorist and political cartoonist, very good friends with Spencer Bradshaw (1820-1914)
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John Tenniel
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John Tenniel

Summary

John Tenniel is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on February 28, 1820[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 26, 1914[5]. He worked as a painter[6], illustrator[7], comics artist[8], graphic artist[9], and caricaturist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,006 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Tenniel was born in London[2].
  • John Tenniel passed away in London[4].
  • John Tenniel was born on February 28, 1820[3].
  • John Tenniel was born on February 27, 1820[12].
  • John Tenniel died on February 26, 1914[5].
  • John Tenniel died on January 25, 1914[13].
  • John Tenniel died on February 25, 1914[14].
  • John Tenniel is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[15].
  • John Tenniel held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • John Tenniel worked as a painter[6].
  • John Tenniel worked as an illustrator[7].
  • John Tenniel worked as a comics artist[8].
  • John Tenniel worked as a graphic artist[9].
  • John Tenniel's professions included caricaturist[10].
  • John Tenniel's field of work was young adult literature[17].
  • John Tenniel was educated at Royal Academy of Arts[18].
  • A notable work attributed to John Tenniel is Dropping the Pilot[19].
  • John Tenniel received the Knight Bachelor[20].
  • John Tenniel is recorded as male[21].
  • John Tenniel's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • John Tenniel's Commons category is recorded as John Tenniel[23].
  • John Tenniel's family name is recorded as Tenniel[24].
  • John Tenniel's given name is recorded as John[25].
  • John Tenniel's Commons gallery is recorded as John Tenniel[26].
  • John Tenniel's described by source is recorded as Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Tenniel was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 28, 1820[3] and February 27, 1820[12].

Education

John Tenniel was educated at Royal Academy of Arts[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], illustrator[7], comics artist[8], graphic artist[9], and caricaturist[10]. John Tenniel's field of work was young adult literature[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to John Tenniel is Dropping the Pilot[19]. Things named for him include Mount Tenniel[28], a mountain[29].

Recognition

John Tenniel received the Knight Bachelor[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 26, 1914[5], January 25, 1914[13], and February 25, 1914[14]. John Tenniel passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[15].

Why It Matters

John Tenniel ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,006 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Mount Tenniel[28], a mountain[29].

FAQs

Where was John Tenniel born?

John Tenniel's place of birth was London[2].

Where did John Tenniel die?

John Tenniel died in London[4].

What did John Tenniel do for work?

John Tenniel worked as painter[6], illustrator[7], comics artist[8], graphic artist[9], and caricaturist[10].

Where did John Tenniel go to school?

John Tenniel was educated at Royal Academy of Arts[18].

What awards did John Tenniel receive?

Honors received include Knight Bachelor[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . bonhams.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] ↑ . dbnl.org. Retrieved . dbnl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] ↑ . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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