John Wilson Bengough

Canadian cartoonist and politician (1851–1923)
Person human Q3182771
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Summary

John Wilson Bengough was born on April 7, 1851[1], in Toronto[2]. He died on October 2, 1923[3], in Toronto[4]. He worked as a caricaturist[5], writer[6], poet[7], alderman[8], and cartoonist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Canada[11]
  • Occupation: publisher[12]
  • Award received: Giants of the North Canadian Cartoonist Hall of Fame[13], Person of National Historic Significance[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Commons category: John Wilson Bengough[16]
  • Family name: Bengough[17]
  • Given name: John[18], Wilson[19]
  • Described by source: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum biographical files[20]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
  • Commons Creator page: John Wilson Bengough[22]
  • Has works in the collection: Musée de la civilisation[23]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[24]

Why It Matters

John Wilson Bengough is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was John Wilson Bengough born?

John Wilson Bengough was born in Toronto[2].

Where did John Wilson Bengough die?

John Wilson Bengough passed away in Toronto[4].

What did John Wilson Bengough do for work?

John Wilson Bengough worked as a caricaturist[5], writer[6], poet[7], alderman[8], and cartoonist[9].

What awards did John Wilson Bengough receive?

Honors received include Giants of the North Canadian Cartoonist Hall of Fame[13] and Person of National Historic Significance[14].

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  11. [13] ↑ . dougwrightawards.com. Retrieved . dougwrightawards.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Directory of Federal Heritage Designations. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . cartoons.osu.edu. cartoons.osu.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . collections.mcq.org. collections.mcq.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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