Lionel Cust

British art historian and author (1859-1929)
Person human Q6555603
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Lionel Cust

Summary

Lionel Cust is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on +1859-01-25T00:00:00Z[3]. He died on +1929-10-12T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as an art historian[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Lionel Cust was born in London[2].
  • Lionel Cust was born on +1859-01-25T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Lionel Cust died on +1929-10-12T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Lionel Cust's father was Reginald John Cust[7].
  • Lionel Cust's mother was Elizabeth Bligh[8].
  • Among Lionel Cust's spouses was Sybil Lyttelton[9].
  • A child of Lionel Cust was Lionel Cust[10].
  • Lionel Cust held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Lionel Cust held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Lionel Cust worked as an art historian[5].
  • Lionel Cust's field of work was art history[13].
  • Lionel Cust held the position of Surveyor of the Queen's Pictures[14].
  • Among Lionel Cust's employers was British Museum[15].
  • Lionel Cust was educated at Eton College[16].
  • Lionel Cust's education included a stint at Trinity College[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Lionel Cust is Anthony van Dyck, an historical study of his life and works[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Lionel Cust is The royal collection of paintings at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle with 180 photogravures, Volume I Buckingham Palace[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Lionel Cust is The royal collection of paintings at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle with 180 photogravures, Volume II Windsor Castle[20].
  • Lionel Cust received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21].
  • Lionel Cust received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[22].
  • Lionel Cust's image is recorded as Sir Lionel Henry Cust (24703823068).jpg[23].
  • Lionel Cust is recorded as male[24].
  • Lionel Cust's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Lionel Cust's ISNI is recorded as 0000000081452404[26].
  • Lionel Cust's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 65371845[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Lionel Cust… he was born on +1859-01-25T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Reginald John Cust[7]. His mother was Elizabeth Bligh[8].

Education

Educated at Eton College[16], a public school[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1440[30] and Trinity College[17], a college of the University of Cambridge[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1546[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34].

Career and Affiliations

Lionel Cust worked as an art historian[5]. His field of work was art history[13]. Among his employers was British Museum[15]. He held the position of Surveyor of the Queen's Pictures[14].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Anthony van Dyck, an historical study of his life and works[18]; The royal collection of paintings at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle with 180 photogravures, Volume I Buckingham Palace[19], an art catalog[35], written by Lionel Cust[36]; and The royal collection of paintings at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle with 180 photogravures, Volume II Windsor Castle[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21], a knighthood[37], in United Kingdom[38] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[22].

Personal Life

Among Lionel Cust's spouses was Sybil Lyttelton[9]. A child of him was he[10].

Death and Burial

Lionel Cust died on +1929-10-12T00:00:00Z[4].

Why It Matters

Lionel Cust ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Lionel Cust born?

Born in London[2], Lionel Cust…

Who were Lionel Cust's parents?

Lionel Cust's father was Reginald John Cust[7]. Lionel Cust's mother was Elizabeth Bligh[8].

Who was Lionel Cust married to?

Lionel Cust's spouses include Sybil Lyttelton[9].

What did Lionel Cust do for work?

Lionel Cust worked as art historian[5].

Where did Lionel Cust go to school?

Lionel Cust was educated at Eton College[16] and Trinity College[17].

What awards did Lionel Cust receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[21] and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [23] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [25] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . 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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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