Laurence Irving

English set designer (1897-1988)
Person human Q48700
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Laurence Irving

Summary

Laurence Irving is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on April 11, 1897[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on October 23, 1988[5]. He worked as a scenographer[6], illustrator[7], art director[8], and painter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Laurence Irving's place of birth was London[2].
  • Laurence Irving passed away in London[4].
  • Laurence Irving was born on April 11, 1897[3].
  • Laurence Irving was born on October 11, 1897[11].
  • Laurence Irving died on October 23, 1988[5].
  • Laurence Irving's father was Harry Brodribb Irving[12].
  • Laurence Irving's mother was Dorothea Baird[13].
  • Laurence Irving held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Laurence Irving held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[15].
  • Laurence Irving worked as a scenographer[6].
  • Laurence Irving's professions included illustrator[7].
  • Laurence Irving's professions included art director[8].
  • Laurence Irving worked as a painter[9].
  • Laurence Irving was educated at Byam Shaw School of Art[16].
  • Laurence Irving was educated at Wellington College[17].
  • Laurence Irving's education included a stint at Royal Academy of Arts[18].
  • Laurence Irving received the Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19].
  • Laurence Irving received the Royal Designer for Industry[20].
  • Laurence Irving is recorded as male[21].
  • Laurence Irving's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Laurence Irving's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[23].
  • Laurence Irving was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • Laurence Irving's family name is recorded as Irving[25].
  • Laurence Irving's given name is recorded as Laurence[26].
  • Laurence Irving's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

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Origins and Family

Laurence Irving was born in London[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 11, 1897[3] and October 11, 1897[11]. His father was Harry Brodribb Irving[12]. His mother was Dorothea Baird[13].

Education

Educated at Byam Shaw School of Art[16], an art academy[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1910[30]; Wellington College[17], a college[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1853[33], headquartered in Crowthorne[34]; and Royal Academy of Arts[18], a national academy[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1768[37], headquartered in City of Westminster[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include scenographer[6], illustrator[7], art director[8], and painter[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19], a grade of an order[39], in United Kingdom[40] and Royal Designer for Industry[20], an award[41].

Death and Burial

Laurence Irving died on October 23, 1988[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Laurence Irving ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (69 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Laurence Irving born?

Laurence Irving's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Laurence Irving die?

Laurence Irving passed away in London[4].

Who were Laurence Irving's parents?

Laurence Irving's father was Harry Brodribb Irving[12]. Laurence Irving's mother was Dorothea Baird[13].

What did Laurence Irving do for work?

Laurence Irving worked as scenographer[6], illustrator[7], art director[8], and painter[9].

Where did Laurence Irving go to school?

Laurence Irving was educated at Byam Shaw School of Art[16], Wellington College[17], and Royal Academy of Arts[18].

What awards did Laurence Irving receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Order of the British Empire[19] and Royal Designer for Industry[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . thersa.org. Retrieved . thersa.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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