Margaret Stokes

Irish antiquarian (1832-1900)
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Summary

Margaret Stokes was born in March 1832[1] in Dublin[2]. She died on September 20, 1900[3], in Howth[4]. She worked as an antiquarian[5], art historian[6], and writer[7].

Key Facts

  • Father: William Stokes[8]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[9]
  • Member of: Royal Irish Academy[10]
  • Sex or gender: female[11]
  • Family name: Stokes[12]
  • Given name: Margaret[13], McNair[14]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, first supplement[15], The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Victorian Women's Writing[16], A historical dictionary of British women[17], The Biographical Dictionary of Women in Science[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
  • Sibling: Whitley Stokes[20]
  • Has works in the collection: J. Paul Getty Museum[21]
  • Writing language: English[22]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[23]

FAQs

Where was Margaret Stokes born?

Margaret Stokes was born in Dublin[2].

Where did Margaret Stokes die?

Margaret Stokes passed away in Howth[4].

Who were Margaret Stokes's parents?

Margaret Stokes's father was William Stokes[8].

What did Margaret Stokes do for work?

Margaret Stokes worked as an antiquarian[5], art historian[6], and writer[7].

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  3. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [6] ↑ . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [1] ↑ . A historical dictionary of British women. wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . A historical dictionary of British women. wikidata.org.
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  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. 21w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
    Given name → Margaret, McNair
    Member of → Royal Irish Academy
    Has works in the collection → J. Paul Getty Museum
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