Laura Knight

English artist (1877-1970)
Person human Q2693890
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Laura Knight

Summary

Laura Knight is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Long Eaton[2]. She was born on August 4, 1877[3]. She died in London[4]. She died on July 7, 1970[5]. She worked as a painter[6], printmaker[7], autobiographer[8], draftsperson[9], and graphic artist[10]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (369 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Laura Knight was born in Long Eaton[2].
  • Laura Knight died in London[4].
  • Laura Knight was born on August 4, 1877[3].
  • Laura Knight died on July 7, 1970[5].
  • Laura Knight was married to Harold Knight[12].
  • Laura Knight held citizenship in United Kingdom[13].
  • Laura Knight held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Laura Knight worked as a painter[6].
  • Laura Knight's professions included printmaker[7].
  • Laura Knight worked as an autobiographer[8].
  • Laura Knight's professions included draftsperson[9].
  • Laura Knight worked as a graphic artist[10].
  • Laura Knight's field of work was visual arts[15].
  • Laura Knight's education included a stint at Nottingham Trent University, School of Art and Design[16].
  • Laura Knight received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].
  • Laura Knight was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[18].
  • Laura Knight is recorded as female[19].
  • Laura Knight's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Laura Knight is associated with the Impressionism movement[21].
  • Laura Knight's Commons category is recorded as Laura Knight[22].
  • Laura Knight's family name is recorded as Knight[23].
  • Laura Knight's given name is recorded as Laura[24].
  • Laura Knight's work location is recorded as Netherlands[25].
  • Laura Knight's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[26].
  • Laura Knight's described by source is recorded as Concise Dictionary of Women Artists[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Long Eaton[2], Laura Knight… she was born on August 4, 1877[3].

Education

Laura Knight's education included a stint at Nottingham Trent University, School of Art and Design[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], printmaker[7], autobiographer[8], draftsperson[9], and graphic artist[10]. Laura Knight's field of work was visual arts[15].

Recognition

Laura Knight received the Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].

Personal Life

Among Laura Knight's spouses was Harold Knight[12].

Death and Burial

Laura Knight died on July 7, 1970[5]. She died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Laura Knight ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (369 views/month, #7,088 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] She is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Laura Knight born?

Born in Long Eaton[2], Laura Knight…

Where did Laura Knight die?

Laura Knight passed away in London[4].

Who was Laura Knight married to?

Laura Knight's spouses include Harold Knight[12].

What did Laura Knight do for work?

Laura Knight worked as painter[6], printmaker[7], autobiographer[8], draftsperson[9], and graphic artist[10].

Where did Laura Knight go to school?

Laura Knight was educated at Nottingham Trent University, School of Art and Design[16].

What awards did Laura Knight receive?

Honors received include Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image Dame Laura Knight and Harold Knight (4643936943).jpg
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Dame Laura Knight and Harold Knight (4643936943).jpg"
  2. 25d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id 981061104224206706
    Artists of the world id ['00175148', '20011461']
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  3. 4w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki +48
    Aliases
    Work location Netherlands, Amsterdam
    Award received Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
    + 28 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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