Mary Delany
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Summary
Mary Delany was born on May 14, 1700[1], in Wiltshire[2]. She died on April 15, 1788[3], in Windsor[4]. She worked as a botanical illustrator[5], painter[6], writer[7], and botanist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (978 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Bernard Granville[10]
- Mother: Mary Westcombe[11]
- Spouse: Alexander Pendarves[12], Patrick Delany[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[14]
- Member of: Blue Stockings Society[15]
- Sex or gender: female[16]
- Commons category: Mary Delany[17]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[18]
- Family name: Granville[19], Pendarves[20], Delany[21]
- Given name: Mary[22]
- Depicted by: Mary Delany (née Granville)[23]
- Described by source: English Female Artists[24], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25], A Cyclopaedia of Female Biography[26], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27], A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country[28], A historical dictionary of British women[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30]
- Commons Creator page: Mary Delany[31]
- Name in native language: Mary Granville Delany[32]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1715[33]
- End of work period: January 1, 1788[34]
Why It Matters
Mary Delany has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] She is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Mary Delany born?
Mary Delany's place of birth was Wiltshire[2].
Where did Mary Delany die?
Mary Delany passed away in Windsor[4].
Who were Mary Delany's parents?
Mary Delany's father was Bernard Granville[10]. Mary Delany's mother was Mary Westcombe[11].
Who was Mary Delany married to?
Mary Delany's spouses include Alexander Pendarves[12] and Patrick Delany[13].
What did Mary Delany do for work?
Mary Delany worked as a botanical illustrator[5], painter[6], writer[7], and botanist[8].