Owen Jones

British architect (1809–1874)
Person human Q1380862
Owen Jones
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Owen Jones

Summary

Owen Jones is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on February 15, 1809[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on April 19, 1874[5]. He worked as an architect[6], designer[7], illustrator[8], and illuminator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Owen Jones…
  • Owen Jones passed away in London[4].
  • Owen Jones was born on February 15, 1809[3].
  • Owen Jones died on April 19, 1874[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].
  • Owen Jones held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Owen Jones worked as an architect[6].
  • Owen Jones worked as a designer[7].
  • Owen Jones's professions included illustrator[8].
  • Owen Jones's professions included illuminator[9].
  • Owen Jones was educated at Royal Academy of Arts[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Owen Jones is The Crystal Palace[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Owen Jones is Grammaire de l’ornement, 1865[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Owen Jones is The Grammar of Ornament[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Owen Jones is The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the Use of the United Church of England and Ireland, with Notes.[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Owen Jones is The Sermon on the Mount[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Owen Jones is Ancient Spanish Ballads[19].
  • Owen Jones received the Royal Gold Medal[20].
  • Owen Jones is recorded as male[21].
  • Owen Jones's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Owen Jones's Commons category is recorded as Owen Jones (architect)[23].
  • Owen Jones's family name is recorded as Jones[24].
  • Owen Jones's given name is recorded as Owen[25].
  • Owen Jones's work location is recorded as London[26].
  • Owen Jones's depicted by is recorded as Owen Jones, Esq., R.A[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Owen Jones was born in London[2]. He was born on February 15, 1809[3].

Education

Owen Jones was educated at Royal Academy of Arts[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], designer[7], illustrator[8], and illuminator[9].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Crystal Palace[14], a palace[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1851[30]; Grammaire de l’ornement, 1865[15], a version, edition or translation[31], founded in 1856[32]; The Grammar of Ornament[16], a literary work[33], founded in 1868[34]; The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the Use of the United Church of England and Ireland, with Notes.[17], a liturgical book[35]; The Sermon on the Mount[18], a book[36]; and Ancient Spanish Ballads[19], a book[37].

Recognition

Owen Jones received the Royal Gold Medal[20].

Death and Burial

Owen Jones died on April 19, 1874[5]. He died in London[4]. He is buried at Kensal Green Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Owen Jones ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,253 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Owen Jones born?

Born in London[2], Owen Jones…

Where did Owen Jones die?

Owen Jones died in London[4].

What did Owen Jones do for work?

Owen Jones worked as architect[6], designer[7], illustrator[8], and illuminator[9].

Where did Owen Jones go to school?

Owen Jones was educated at Royal Academy of Arts[13].

What awards did Owen Jones receive?

Honors received include Royal Gold Medal[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . wikidata.org.
  23. [19] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . RKDartists. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation architect, designer, illustrator +1
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