Marianne North

English philanthropist, painter, biologist and botanical artist (1830-1890)
Person human Q271648
Marianne North
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Marianne North

Summary

Marianne North is a human[1]. Born in Hastings[2], she… she was born on October 24, 1831[3]. She passed away in Alderley[4]. She died on August 30, 1890[5]. She worked as a botanical illustrator[6], painter[7], biologist[8], scientific illustrator[9], and explorer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (477 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Marianne North's place of birth was Hastings[2].
  • Marianne North passed away in Alderley[4].
  • Marianne North was born on October 24, 1831[3].
  • Marianne North was born on 1830[12].
  • Marianne North died on August 30, 1890[5].
  • Burial took place at Gloucestershire[13].
  • Marianne North's father was Frederick North[14].
  • Marianne North's mother was Janet Marjoribanks[15].
  • Marianne North held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • English was Marianne North's native language[17].
  • Marianne North worked as a botanical illustrator[6].
  • Marianne North worked as a painter[7].
  • Marianne North worked as a biologist[8].
  • Marianne North worked as a scientific illustrator[9].
  • Marianne North worked as an explorer[10].
  • Marianne North worked as a traveler[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Marianne North is Marianne North Gallery[19].
  • Marianne North is recorded as female[20].
  • Marianne North's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Marianne North's genre is floral painting[22].
  • Marianne North's genre is landscape painting[23].
  • Marianne North's Commons category is recorded as Marianne North[24].
  • Marianne North's family name is recorded as North[25].
  • Marianne North's given name is recorded as Marianne[26].
  • Marianne North's Commons gallery is recorded as Marianne North[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Marianne North was born in Hastings[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 24, 1831[3] and 1830[12]. Her father was Frederick North[14]. Her mother was Janet Marjoribanks[15]. English was her native language[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanical illustrator[6], painter[7], biologist[8], scientific illustrator[9], explorer[10], and traveler[18].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Marianne North is Marianne North Gallery[19]. Things named for her include Northia seychellana[28], a taxon[29] and Northia[30], a taxon[31].

Death and Burial

Marianne North died on August 30, 1890[5]. She died in Alderley[4]. She is buried at Gloucestershire[13].

Why It Matters

Marianne North ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (477 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Entities named for her include Northia seychellana[28], a taxon[29] and Northia[30], a taxon[31].

FAQs

Where was Marianne North born?

Marianne North was born in Hastings[2].

Where did Marianne North die?

Marianne North died in Alderley[4].

Who were Marianne North's parents?

Marianne North's father was Frederick North[14]. Marianne North's mother was Janet Marjoribanks[15].

What did Marianne North do for work?

Marianne North worked as botanical illustrator[6], painter[7], biologist[8], scientific illustrator[9], and explorer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . A historical dictionary of British women. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [19] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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