Kenneth Clark

English art historian, museum director, and broadcaster (1903–1983)
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Kenneth Clark

Summary

Kenneth Clark is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on July 13, 1903[3]. He died in Hythe[4]. He died on May 21, 1983[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and television presenter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (328 views/month, #6,973 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Kenneth Clark was born in London[2].
  • Kenneth Clark died in Hythe[4].
  • Kenneth Clark was born on July 13, 1903[3].
  • Kenneth Clark died on May 21, 1983[5].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Saltwood[12].
  • Kenneth Clark's father was Kenneth MacKenzie Clark[13].
  • Kenneth Clark's mother was Margaret Alice McArthur[14].
  • Among Kenneth Clark's spouses was Elizabeth Jane Martin[15].
  • Among Kenneth Clark's spouses was Comtesse Nolwen de Janzé[16].
  • A child of Kenneth Clark was Alan Clark[17].
  • A child of Kenneth Clark was Colette Clark[18].
  • A child of Kenneth Clark was Colin Clark[19].
  • Kenneth Clark held citizenship in United Kingdom[20].
  • Kenneth Clark's professions included art historian[6].
  • Kenneth Clark's professions included historian[7].
  • Kenneth Clark's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Kenneth Clark worked as a writer[9].
  • Kenneth Clark's professions included television presenter[10].
  • Kenneth Clark worked as a curator[21].
  • Kenneth Clark held the position of member of the House of Lords[22].
  • Kenneth Clark held the position of chairperson[23].
  • Kenneth Clark held the position of museum director[24].
  • Kenneth Clark was employed by University of Oxford[25].
  • Kenneth Clark's education included a stint at Trinity College[26].
  • Kenneth Clark was educated at Winchester College[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Kenneth Clark was born in London[2]. He was born on July 13, 1903[3]. His father was Kenneth MacKenzie Clark[13]. His mother was Margaret Alice McArthur[14].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[26], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1555[30]; Winchester College[27], an independent school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1382[33], headquartered in Winchester[34]; Wixenford School[35], a school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1869[38]; and George Washington Educational Campus[39], a high school[40], in United States[41], founded in 1919[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], television presenter[10], and curator[21]. Kenneth Clark was employed by University of Oxford[25]. Positions held include member of the House of Lords[22], a position[43], in United Kingdom[44], founded in 1801[45]; chairperson[23], a type of position[46]; and museum director[24], a profession[47].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[48], a grade of an order[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1815[51]; Fellow of the British Academy[52], a fellowship award[53], in United Kingdom[54]; Serena Medal[55], an award[56], founded in 1920[57]; Order of the Companions of Honour[58]; Order of Merit[59]; and Commander of the Legion of Honour[60].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Jane Martin[15], 1903–1976[61] and Comtesse Nolwen de Janzé[16], a fashion designer[62], 1922–1989[63]. Children include Alan Clark[17], a politician[64], 1928–1999[65], of United Kingdom[66], specialised in politics[67]; Colette Clark[18], b. 1932[68]; and Colin Clark[19], a film director[69], 1932–2002[70], of United Kingdom[71].

Death and Burial

Kenneth Clark died on May 21, 1983[5]. He passed away in Hythe[4]. He is buried at Church of St Peter and St Paul, Saltwood[12].

Why It Matters

Kenneth Clark ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (328 views/month, #6,973 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

FAQs

Where was Kenneth Clark born?

Born in London[2], Kenneth Clark…

Where did Kenneth Clark die?

Kenneth Clark passed away in Hythe[4].

Who were Kenneth Clark's parents?

Kenneth Clark's father was Kenneth MacKenzie Clark[13]. Kenneth Clark's mother was Margaret Alice McArthur[14].

Who was Kenneth Clark married to?

Kenneth Clark's spouses include Elizabeth Jane Martin[15] and Comtesse Nolwen de Janzé[16].

What did Kenneth Clark do for work?

Kenneth Clark worked as art historian[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and television presenter[10].

Where did Kenneth Clark go to school?

Kenneth Clark was educated at Trinity College[26], Winchester College[27], Wixenford School[35], and George Washington Educational Campus[39].

What awards did Kenneth Clark receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[48], Fellow of the British Academy[52], Serena Medal[55], and Order of the Companions of Honour[58].

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  2. [72] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [73] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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