Paul Sandby

British artist (1725-1809)
Person human Q266637
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Paul Sandby

Summary

Paul Sandby is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nottingham[2]. He was born on +1725-01-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on +1809-11-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a painter[6], printmaker[7], graphic artist[8], and watercolorist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Paul Sandby's place of birth was Nottingham[2].
  • Paul Sandby died in London[4].
  • Paul Sandby was born on +1725-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Paul Sandby died on +1809-11-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Paul Sandby died on +1809-11-09T00:00:00Z[11].
  • A child of Paul Sandby was Thomas Paul Sandby[12].
  • Paul Sandby held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Paul Sandby held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[14].
  • Paul Sandby worked as a painter[6].
  • Paul Sandby's professions included printmaker[7].
  • Paul Sandby worked as a graphic artist[8].
  • Paul Sandby's professions included watercolorist[9].
  • Among Paul Sandby's employers was Royal Academy of Arts[15].
  • A notable student of Paul Sandby was William Watts[16].
  • A notable student of Paul Sandby was James Pattison Cockburn[17].
  • Paul Sandby was a member of Royal Academy of Arts[18].
  • Paul Sandby is recorded as male[19].
  • Paul Sandby's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Paul Sandby's Commons category is recorded as Paul Sandby[21].
  • Paul Sandby's family name is recorded as Sandby[22].
  • Paul Sandby's given name is recorded as Paul[23].
  • Paul Sandby's depicted by is recorded as Paul Sandby[24].
  • Paul Sandby's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[25].
  • Paul Sandby's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • Paul Sandby's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Nottingham[2], Paul Sandby… he was born on +1725-01-01T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], printmaker[7], graphic artist[8], and watercolorist[9]. Paul Sandby was employed by Royal Academy of Arts[15]. Notable students include William Watts[16], an engraver[28], 1753–1851[29], of Kingdom of Great Britain[30] and James Pattison Cockburn[17], a painter[31], 1779–1847[32], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[33].

Personal Life

A child of Paul Sandby was Thomas Paul Sandby[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1809-11-07T00:00:00Z[5] and +1809-11-09T00:00:00Z[11]. Paul Sandby died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Sandby ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Paul Sandby born?

Paul Sandby was born in Nottingham[2].

Where did Paul Sandby die?

Paul Sandby died in London[4].

What did Paul Sandby do for work?

Paul Sandby worked as painter[6], printmaker[7], graphic artist[8], and watercolorist[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . oxfordindex.oup.com. oxfordindex.oup.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . workwithdata.com. Retrieved . workwithdata.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. oxforddnb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . British Book Trade Index. wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id 981061110326606706
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  2. 26d ago · Arch2bot bot · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Depicted by Paul Sandby
    Employer Royal Academy of Arts
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
    Sex or gender male
    + 24 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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